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Clear Strategy. Stronger Policy. Better Outcomes.
Selected projects & impact
Civic Peaks brings experience across public policy, government affairs, education, child care, and community development. Below is a selection of work that reflects our approach: clear strategy, effective communication, and practical execution.
Policy & government affairs
Helping leaders navigate policy, regulation, and cross-sector challenges.
Education Leadership Policy – Maine, Utah, Ontario
Planned and facilitated the State of Maine’s Task Force on School Leadership.
Planned and facilitated statewide school leadership policy sessions for the state of Utah Task Force on School Leadership .
Led an international legislative learning visit to Ontario on school leadership systems.
Result: Clearer state priorities, strengthened policymaker understanding, and actionable leadership development pathways.
Multi-State Child Care & School-Age Policy Navigation
Supported largest public child care company's government affairs work across the United States.
Influenced licensing strategy, background check escalation, cross-agency negotiations, and policy language contributions on transition to Kindergarten bills and summer learning funding.
Result: Reduced operational disruptions, improved regulatory clarity, and stronger advocacy positioning.
Governance Leadership & Policy Oversight
Served as Board President for a public school district, guiding superintendent oversight, capital planning, policy updates, and high-stakes community engagement.
CASB and NW CO BOCES
Result: Improved governance alignment, clearer public communication, and steady leadership through controversial issues.
Campaigns & public engagement
Messaging and strategy that help leaders build trust and mobilize support.
Steamboat Springs School District
2017: $12.9M bond + $1M annual mill levy for urgent repairs and ongoing maintenance
2019: $79.5M bond + MLO for a new PreK–8 school, HS expansion, and district-wide upgrades
Result: More than $90M in improvements approved, new school funded, and long-term operational stability secured.
Candidate Strategy & Messaging
Developed messaging, positioning, platform clarity, and debate prep for candidates (state legislators, mayor, city council, school board, nonprofit elected boards).
Result: Stronger community engagement, sharper narratives, and multiple successful campaigns.
Young Leaders Summit – Statewide Gubernatorial Campaign
Designed and facilitated a youth-focused policy summit shaping conversations around affordability, workforce, education, and rural community needs.
Result: Informed the campaign’s childcare platform and elevated youth voice in statewide strategy.
Community & organizational strategy
Alignment, planning, and execution support for mission-driven teams.
Community Health Investment Strategy – UCHealth YVMC
Designed the structure, governance, and decision-making framework for the Community Health Benefit Fund.
Result: More than $1.5M awarded to local health initiatives since 2020 with a sustainable model for impact measurement.
Corporate Expansion & Market Strategy
Led multi-state expansion planning including site assessments, partnership negotiations, financial modeling, and cross-functional coordination for a national early learning company.
Result: 220% growth in offsite programs and scalable frameworks for national expansion.
Cross-Sector Coalition Alignment
Coordinated alignment among school districts, early childhood providers, youth organizations, health partners, and policymakers.
Result: Shared priorities, consistent messaging, and more effective collective advocacy.
Testimonials
“Kelly has a rare ability to bridge deep policy expertise with real community perspective. She brings a balanced, solutions-oriented approach, grounding recommendations in data while staying deeply attuned to local context and stakeholder realities. As a trusted advisor, she listens carefully, facilitates productive dialogue across differing viewpoints, and provides clear, credible guidance that helps public leaders move complex issues toward practical, durable outcomes.”
— Meghan Lukens, Chair, Education Committee, Colorado House of Representatives
“Kelly led our multi-state expansion work with exceptional discipline and clarity. She aligned partnerships, financial modeling, policy considerations, and operational readiness into cohesive systems that supported responsible growth at scale. Her leadership helped drive more than 220% growth in offsite programs and established durable frameworks that continue to guide national expansion.”
— Victoria, Senior Manager, National Early Learning Organization (Public Company)
“Kelly brings a rare combination of calm leadership, neutrality, and deep listening to complex governance conversations. She has an exceptional ability to facilitate meaningful dialogue among people with differing perspectives, even in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations. Kelly ensures all voices are heard, keeps discussions focused on shared goals, and helps groups move toward clear agreements without losing trust or transparency in the process.”
— Katie Lee, Former President, Steamboat Springs School Board
“Kelly helped me clearly understand my value, translate that into a practical strategy, and move forward with confidence. Her guidance was thoughtful, strategic, and immediately actionable, and with her support I ultimately won my election to a nonprofit board.”
— Heidi Wehrly, Elected Board Member, Education Nonprofit
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