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OUR MISSION

Keystone Policy Center empowers leaders to rise above entrenched positions to reach common higher ground. We provide a platform that enables honest, collaborative dialogue, fostering action-oriented solutions to policy conflicts previously thought to be insurmountable.

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WHY KEYSTONE

Recognized nationwide, our independent, collaborative approach is a proven blueprint for success and collective impact. Keystone provides expert facilitation and strategic thought partnership that translates multi-stakeholder dialogue into actionable outcomes.

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Public Engagement & Outreach

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Leadership and Capacity Building

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OUR CENTERS

Keystone Policy Center’s work is organized into five specialized Centers: Civic Engagement, Education, Food and Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Tribal and Indigenous Engagement. Each Center drives meaningful progress in its field by uniting diverse stakeholders to develop collaborative and innovative solutions for today’s most pressing challenges.

Center for Civic Engagement

Center for Education

Center for Food and Agriculture

Center for Natural Resources

Center for Tribal and Indigenous Engagement

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OUR PROGRAMS

In addition to our five Centers, Keystone Policy Center also manages three notable programs: the Energy and Climate Program, the Rocky Mountain Family Engagement Collective, and the State and Local Government Program. The Energy and Climate Program, which includes the Keystone Energy Board, fosters sustainable energy solutions by uniting industry leaders, policymakers, and communities. The Rocky Mountain Family Engagement Collective strengthens partnerships between families, schools, and communities to enhance educational outcomes. The State and Local Government Program supports governments in implementing and enhancing public policies through strategic collaboration. These programs complement our Centers by addressing key issues and advancing Keystone’s mission.

Energy and Climate Program, Keystone Energy Board

Rocky Mountain Family Engagement Collective

State and Local Government Program

MEET OUR TEAM

KEYSTONE’S LEADERS

Meet the driving force of Keystone Policy Center. With rare expertise combining public policy and extensive facilitation experience, our Center directors excel at identifying key issues, framing essential questions, and designing processes that guide conflicted groups to common higher ground. They collaborate with our partners as thought leaders to achieve unparalleled success.

Christine Scanlan

President and CEO

Sarah Stokes Alexander

Vice President, Programs

Charles Dukes

Senior Policy Director & Director, Center for Education

Ernest House

Senior Policy Director & Director, Center for Tribal and Indigenous Engagement

Julie Shapiro

Senior Policy Director & Director, Center for Natural Resources

Brad Sperber

Senior Policy Director & Director, Center for Civic Engagement & Capacity Building

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Keystone Policy Center Releases Latest Report Highlighting Academic Performance and Recovery in Colorado Charter Schools

The Keystone Policy Center today announced the release of a comprehensive report analyzing the academic performance of charter schools across Colorado. The report, titled “Colorado Charter Schools Performance Report,” provides a detailed examination of charter schools’ impact on student learning, particularly focusing on traditionally underserved populations and high-needs areas. “This report continues Keystone Policy Center’s […]

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Keystone at 50: A Vision Born from Mountaintops and Dialogue

As the Keystone Policy Center celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, we reflect on the life and legacy of Bob Craig, the organization’s founder. Craig’s remarkable journey—from mountaineer to policymaker—laid the foundation for Keystone’s unique approach to solving some of the world’s most complex challenges. Through his vision, humility, and collaborative spirit, Bob Craig created […]

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Keystone Reports on Academic Performance and Recovery in Colorado and Denver Public Schools

The Keystone Policy Center has released two comprehensive reports analyzing academic performance trends in Colorado and Denver Public Schools (DPS). These reports provide critical insights into student recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic and highlight ongoing challenges in achieving educational equity and academic proficiency. The 2024 State Performance Report evaluates academic outcomes across Colorado, revealing that while some […]

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Discover the impactful work of Keystone Policy Center through video and our audio podcast. Experience the firsthand accounts of those we work with and the communities we serve through. Learn directly from the diverse groups we bring together how to tackle challenging policy issues in education, agriculture, Tribal and Indigenous communities, energy, public land management, emerging genetic technologies, and more. Join us to see and hear how Keystone is making a difference.