Jude Gorgopa considers herself a true New Yorker even though she was born and raised in western Canada. Having been self-employed for most of her adult life, she founded Clout Etcetera, Inc. in April of 2001 and served for two years on the BOD of the 23rd Street Association in Manhattan along with current active participation in other professional organizations in NYC.

Among many other interests, she is a mentor, published writer, ardent traveler, and an advocate/fundraiser for causes close to her heart. Jude is also a former adjunct faculty member at both NYU & FIT with over 25 years of diverse international expertise in several areas including acting/coaching for television & stage, fashion/commercial print model, photo/film stylist, professional image coach, corporate trainer, business owner, and, for the past five years, she has been a licensed insurance agent holding the high esteem of being a top producer, field manager, and award winning trainer for Atlantis Health Plan of New York.

Jude has been featured and quoted on the radio, tv, and in several publications including: British Airways Connect online profile, Where Magazine, Fashion Mannusript, Women and Business Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, New York NewsDay, the New York Post & OCS News/Japan, ANA/Nippon Airlines Magazine, and has been dubbed as the source for ... "getting some clout to get anything done!..."   ..." a highly motivating and inspiring speaker..."...."has a contagious energy and enthusiasm!..."