About Estrat Solutions
Turning Vision Into Measurable Impact
Estrat Solutions is a minority woman-owned, multi-lingual consulting firm advancing health equity, climate action, and community resilience.
We work with mission-driven organizations to design strategies, measure progress, and strengthen capacity—helping you move from intention to sustainable, real-world outcomes.
What We Bring to Your Work
Impact Evaluation & Measurement
Evaluation frameworks that capture meaningful outcomes, meet funding requirements, build evaluative capacity, and improve programs in real time.
Strategic Program Design & Management
Co-design and launch initiatives—grantmaking, collaboratives, or community-led programs—that are equity-focused, community-centered, and built for sustainability.
Grants Administration & Philanthropic Advising
Streamline your grantmaking, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen grantee relationships.
Cross-Sector Collaboration & Facilitation
Bring together government, foundations, CBOs, and international partners to drive effective collective action.
Community Engagement & Capacity Building
Partner alongside CBOs to strengthen operations, advocacy, and resilience with tailored assistance.
Disaster Response & Climate Preparedness
Strategic planning, vulnerability assessments, and coordination frameworks to serve the most vulnerable.
Knowledge Management & Learning Systems
Design systems to capture and share knowledge and drive data-informed decisions.
Why Choose Estrat Solutions?
Experienced:
Proven track record with leading NGOs, government agencies, and philanthropic organizations.
Equity-Driven:
Every project is built on justice, inclusion, and community wisdom.
Collaborative:
We co-create solutions with your team and value your expertise.
Proven Results:
Our clients see increased funding, improved program outcomes, and stronger partnerships.
Thought Leadership & Publications
Ready to Build a Lasting Impact—Together?
Meet the Founder
Rubayi Estes
With a career spanning NGOs, government, and philanthropy, Rubayi brings deep expertise in impact evaluation, strategy, and cross-sector partnership. Her work is featured in international reports and academic publications. She is committed to guiding organizations toward sustainable, measurable outcomes.
Rubayi is a seasoned professional with a robust evaluation, public health, disaster relief, and natural resource management background.
Her extensive experience spans both government agencies and non-profit organizations domestically and internationally.
Most recently, Rubayi served as the VP of programs at the Santa Barbara Foundation. She brought invaluable insights to philanthropy from past grassroots initiatives and experience in community-based organizations.
Throughout her career, Rubayi has also consulted on various projects for international organizations like the World Bank, Open Health System Laboratories, and Oxfam International. Her expertise in evaluation, agile project management, and design strategy has been instrumental in guiding these organizations towards impactful outcomes.
Rubayi holds a BA in Global Studies and a minor in Peace & Security Studies from UC Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in international environmental policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, with certificates in Health and Humanitarian Supply Chain Management and Conflict Resolution from Georgia Tech and Global Majority at UN University, Jordan, respectively.
In Others’ Words
“Rubayi is an outstanding problem solver with a sharp analytical mind. She excels at assessing and evaluating information and data, showcasing her intelligence and strategic thinking. As a communicator, she is exceptional, making complex ideas easy to understand. She is a superb at fostering strong relationships and creating a positive work environment.”
“I had the privilege of working with Rubayi on multiple projects since 2020. The diversity of our professional interactions to date is a reflection of Rubayi’s capacity for providing tailored and well researched solutions for complex challenges that require nuance, adaptation, and continuous evaluation.“
“Rubayi is an excellent evaluator with years of experience setting up strategic plans, long term goal and outcome tracking, and establishing a positive learning and evaluation environment. I would work her again at any opportunity.”
Ready to see what Estrat Solutions can do for your mission?
Connect to discuss your project’s needs.
