The story of Gratia
Gratia was born from a contradiction I couldn't ignore. High-potential analysts and consultants felt trapped by bureaucracy and location. Meanwhile, ambitious companies struggled to find hands-on talent and were stuck with slide decks instead of real outcomes.
I realized the system hadn't caught up with the realities of a remote, AI-enabled market, so I built Gratia: an apprenticeship-based platform where opportunity is defined by what you can do and deliver.
Jackie Churchwell, CEO
Remote-first since the start
Real work on real projects
Analysts trained and matched
Exceptional client satisfaction
The Gratia DNA
Lead by example
We show rather than tell. Engagement leads and senior team members stay close to the work and regularly perform hands-on projects, so guidance stays practical, tested, and grounded in reality.
Build to last
We optimize for durable systems, strong talent, and long-term relationships over quick wins. We invest in genuine apprenticeships and capability-building, even when it takes more time upfront.
Close every loop
We own outcomes and communicate proactively. Whether news is good, challenging, or uncertain, clients and teammates get clear, honest updates so nothing drifts in silence.
Meet the leadership team
Jackie Churchwell
After navigating Bain & Company and leading strategy at WeWork, Jackie saw a glaring disconnect: brilliant talent trapped behind inefficient bureaucracy.
She founded Gratia to dismantle those barriers, building an ecosystem where access to world‑class work is defined by merit and impact—not geography or overhead.
Norbert Pap
As a product and tech leader across startups of all shapes and sizes, Norbert saw firsthand that exceptional talent knows no borders or backgrounds—only barriers to access.
He joined Gratia to remove those barriers with a skill‑based platform where opportunity is defined by merit and impact, not geography or pedigree.
