About Telosia
We provide planning, learning, and capacity-building consulting and advisory services to social enterprises —whether in civil society, the public sector, or the private sector (CSR).
Our Value Proposition
No matter your organization, common challenges include:
clearly identifying the problem
defining a pathway towards desired impact
resource constraints
making the case for receiving funding
the need to continuously improve to inform strategy
Capacity First
We work alongside you to build your internal capacity, ensuring that the skills and tools introduced remain with your team.
Theory of Change as a Strategic Anchor
We’ll co-develop solid, evidence-based Theories of Change that serve as the linchpin for planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, and learning—enabling continuous iteration and improvement.
Why Theory of Change Matters
Generating social impact can be complex—from defining a problem, to identifying how to address it, to finding the funding to implement solutions.
A strong Theory of Change is built on a well-defined problem and a clear pathway to impact.
It allows you to design programs and projects, plan and cost them effectively, present them to funders or financiers, and monitor, report, and learn by tracking indicators linked to your Theory of Change.
Our Team
Founder
Ilan Adler
Ilan Adler Ilan Adler is a strategy and development consultant with over 10 years of experience designing and implementing complex programs across the public and social sectors. He has advised leading international organizations including the World Bank, IFC, IADB, and the African Water Facility on water project design, public policy reform, and economic and financial assessments.
Ilan has worked across multidisciplinary and international teams, bringing a strong command of strategic planning, program evaluation, and evidence-based decision making to each engagement. He now focuses on helping NGOs, socially-minded businesses, and government organizations strengthen their programs through rigorous Theory of Change development and results-focused planning.
Francesca Tiliakos
Specialist
Francesca Tiliakos is an international development professional with over 10 years of experience across India, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Mexico, and the United States. Her career has spanned major global institutions including UNICEF USA, Oxfam America, and UN Women, where she managed complex, multi-stakeholder partnerships and advised on major donor strategy, high-value proposals, and corporate and philanthropic relationships.
She holds a Master's in International Affairs, and has field experience designing and evaluating community-centered programs with Indigenous and women-led groups. Francesca also founded a grassroots financial inclusion initiative for marginalized women in Lagos, Nigeria and brings a practitioner's ability to translate programmatic impact into compelling fundraising strategies and donor communications.
Dr. Monica Lomeli
Dr. Monica Lomeli is a Chemical and Process Development Engineer with a PhD in biomass-derived polymers. She brings together academic, industrial, and consulting experience to provide technical leadership in process modeling, risk assessment, and translating complex findings into clear recommendations for decision-makers.
Monica has worked across multidisciplinary and international teams in Europe, with a background in rigorous research design, data analysis, and peer-reviewed publication. She is equally skilled at communicating technical insights to non-technical audiences. She recently completed a diploma in climate change and social justice.
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