Signal & Spark Research
Practical research and strategy support for small businesses and nonprofits in Vernon and the North Okanagan.
Grant Writing
Thoughtful, funder-ready proposals rooted in local context.
Survey Design
Clear questions that lead to useful, honest answers.
Customer Research
Insightful interviews and surveys for non-profits, hospitality and service-based businesses.
Research & Strategy
From findings to action plans you can actually use.
Process Optimization & Admin Systems
Simple, sustainable systems that make day-to-day work easier.
Signal & Spark Community
Programs that bring people together in nature and support belonging across generations.
Wild Kinship
An intergenerational nature walk series in Vernon, BC.
Launching Spring 2026, Wild Kinship brings adults together for facilitated intergenerational gatherings. Explore Vernon trails through 8-week programs that blend guided walks, skill-sharing, and connection.
Each gathering includes an opening circle at the trailhead, a walk with facilitated conversation and skill-sharing, and a closing circle for reflection. Topics rotate weekly—from foraging basics to navigating transitions, phone photography to community building. The walk is the container. The community is the point.
Launching Spring 2026
About Clara
Curious, tenacious, and community driven.
HI!
I'm Clara, the consultant behind Signal & Spark. I love learning, connecting, and digging for answers that help organizations move forward. My work blends careful listening, clear methods, and a deep respect for the people and places I serve.
I started Signal & Spark because I believe simple, grounded research can help small organizations do better work—and because I think we all need more connection, not less. One of my favorite projects started as mystery shopping and turned into a competitive analysis that shifted the client's pricing and grant strategy. That's how I work: I notice what others miss, ask better questions, and find the insight that matters.
Outside of client work, I'm trail running Vernon's hills, playing D&D or volleyball, learning something new with the kids or giving back to the community.
Contact
Get in Touch
Share a bit about your organization, your idea, or a challenge you’re working through. I’ll follow up with a warm, honest reply—no pressure, no jargon.
Email: explore@signal-spark.ca
Based in Vernon, BC • Serving the North Okanagan