Kelly is one of the most influential and motivational managers I’ve had the pleasure to work with, always finding a positive outcome out of desperate situations. Courteous in the face of opposition, yet strong while demonstrating dramatic persuasion techniques.
This infectious energy would be a benefit for any organization.
Kelly is nothing short of spectacular. She really understands how technology and innovation affect people. She has the capability to fly from 30,000 feet to the ground in a nanosecond. She gets the moonshot objectives and drives toward real world impacts. Kelly knows when to use tried-and-true strategies and when a problem requires innovation to solve. Aside from her propensity to swear, she is terrific.
Alison Novak, Sidewalk Urban Development
Kelly was instrumental in helping our firm navigate the entitlement process within the City of Santa Clara for our Mission Park Market Place project, a 23,000 SF amenity retail center and a 175 key Element by Westin hotel. On top of that, she was fun to work with! I would highly recommend Kelly.
Brent Lower, Executive Vice President at Washington Holdings RE
Her extensive work experience with local communities... gives her a unique ability to look at things more comprehensively. She just left me in awe of her ability to bring strategic partners on boards, streamline processes, and lead sensitive negotiations. She has been very open to mentor me and also help me start my own independent practice. Such women leaders are a rare find!
Atishna Varshney, AICP
Principal, Forward City Labs
Kelly was amazing - she knew the issues and the key influencers. She isn't just a government relations advisor - she understands costs, construction, and design just as well as she knows entitlement and land-use policies. Most importantly, she was responsive and fun to work with.