• “I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to partner with such an extraordinary person. Kelly is perhaps one of the most hard-working and intelligent individuals I have met. She wants to learn every detail about an industry/topic that will make her successful and assimilates her prior experience to provide insightful recommendations. Kelly has a unique skill set in that she can absorb the big picture yet is detail-oriented; these combined characteristics result in an effective, professional work product. Moreover, she has wonderful interpersonal skills; she has a unique way of gently communicating with people while being assertive that translates to her being one of the best networkers I have encountered. Kelly is the entire package.”

    -Judith L. Pearson; President + CEO, Nomadx Solutions, LLC

  • “There are few people I have met with the talent, skill, and acumen of Kelly Kiefer. As a business owner, and innovator, Kelly is creative, effective, and responsive to a broad range of stakeholders. My experience with Kelly is centered on her strategic approach. As a C-level executive in the non-profit field, I have sought advice from Kelly on audience outreach, refined messaging, and networking resources resulting in intentional connecting. Her work ethic is demonstrated by her commitment to producing quality results with rigor. I have known her to promote and advance art as well as financial products; as mentioned, I know few people with the ability to harness skills as Kelly. Her ability to formulate a strategic vision is influenced by her high-level repository of business tools and approaches. Imagining Kelly in a variety of business and philanthropic platforms is not difficult at all. She is explicitly determined to offer her best professional self in every aspect of work, and it is far beyond what most can even dream to do.”

    -Marilyn Spinner, M.A.; C-level philanthropic advisor

  • “Kelly is one of those rare individuals with a very solid business sense and intuitive approach, while still having a drive for creativity and innovation. It's refreshing to work beside someone who can build or consume a business plan as easily as they can dream up a creative marketing approach or tagline. Kelly was a perfect business partner who could discuss all aspects of the business without having an ego or 'my way' position on anything. She is truly collaborative, which again you don't find that often in creative geniuses. I would work beside Kelly again anytime and trust her business savvy and integrity above most people I know.”

    -Jennie Hoff; C-level tech executive in fintech, healthcare, oil and gas, enterprise software, and social impact

  • “There are several reasons Kelly stands above the crowd. Her intelligence is one (she's wicked smart); her genuine care makes her stand out as she is a heart-centered leader; and her creativity - clearly she is an accomplished artist. It's also her ability to engender trust with which she has built a rich, diverse, and committed network. However, what makes Kelly unique is more than that, she is an integrator. Kelly pulls all those abilities into a single, seamless, way of being, thinking, and relating. Kelly effortlessly holds macro and micro details in the same thought. She masterfully weaves together vision and execution - she holds soft exploration with hard results in the same breath. Kelly is a committed, caring, and results-focused thought and action partner, and a catalytic force in every environment and every relationship.”

    -Eric Kaufmann Executive Guide, Fortune 100 Exec, Author, Speaker

  • "How often do you meet a brand-new professional contact and they turn out to be way above and beyond what you expected? How often do you feel you can completely trust them within a few minutes of your first conversation? How often do you feel like you've worked with each other for years? How often do they turn out to have capabilities and knowledge far beyond their resume? How often do they turn out to be not only diligent, professional, and organized--but also intuitive, generous, wise and fun? How often do they exhibit a finely tuned balance of head and heart--without ego but with a priority to make the world a better place? Maybe never--right? Well, that's what makes Kelly so rare and so valuable, and why I'm grateful to be working with her."

    -Peter McCrea, President American Impact Capital Foundation American Impact Capital Foundation

  • “I admire Kelly’s intellect—she quickly assimilates information and grasps new concepts. She possesses strong business acumen, asking the right questions to create a framework for moving forward. While she is results driven, she has a collaborative style combined with a high emotional IQ. Kelly is a natural networker and people gravitate to her open style. She combines all of this with a tireless determination and a work ethic that is second to none.”

    -Kathleen Boyles Stubbs, M&A; Sr Biz Dev Corporate Strategy, Arrow Electronics

  • “I have had the opportunity to see Kelly Kiefer in many business settings and have found her to be a great communicator who commands attention in a subtle and non-threatening manner. She has a unique ability to quickly see the big picture and articulate vision in a way that wants the listener to learn more. Kelly’s background as an artist and business entrepreneur brings to the table a combination of perseverance, collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex ideas in a way that simplifies the message. Her true strength, though, is one of a team player that focuses first and foremost on building authentic relationships that go beyond the business transaction - a trait that is rarely found and so valued in today’s world. Integrity, strong work ethic, and tenacity are attributes synonymous with Kelly.”

    -Mike St. John; M&A, PE, RE investor

  • “Why do we engage Kelly? We do so because we trust her. She is powerful. She is a compassionate listener. She is uncompromising in her demand for excellence. We engage her because of her intuition and perception; professional discretion and privacy; concise critique and eye for accuracy; ability to connect with individuals/teams in any medium (f2f, digital, phone); and unmatched writing skills. She conveys complex topics with elegance, sophistication, and accessibility. Kelly asks questions instead of starting with answers.”

    -Todd Evenson; President Access.Mobile International, Founder Alchemy Health, Former COO MGMA