Our Work

Since 1975, Keystone Policy Center has helped public, private, and civic-sector leaders solve complex problems and advance good public policy. We rely on our independence, our commitment to good science, and our skills in designing and leading consensus-building processes to establish new partnerships, reduce conflict, and produce policy agreements.

  • Nicole Miera

    Nicole Miera

    Nicole joined Keystone Policy Center in July 2022 working as the project director within the Center for Tribal and Indigenous Engagement. She is Tó’aheedlíinii (Water Flows Together) born for Tlazazalca (Argillaceous Place). Her maternal grandfather is Kinyaa’áanii (Towering House Clan) and her paternal Grandfather is Michoacan Clan. She joined Keystone Policy Center with more than…

  • Margaret McGuirk

    Margaret McGuirk

    Margaret McGuirk (she/her) joined the Keystone Policy Center in 2023 as a project manager in the Center for Agriculture. At Keystone, she focuses on pollinator health and market-based climate change solutions, while supporting additional projects that build agricultural networks to meet climate and community sustainability needs. Prior to joining Keystone, Margaret worked as a graduate…

  • Jonathan Geurts

    Jonathan Geurts

    Kate Garvin is the Senior Director of the Statewide Family Engagement Center. Kate brings over 10 years of experience centering the experience and voices of families to school and district decision-making processes.  Most notably, Kate’s leadership in Aurora Public Schools’ Innovation Zone, brought forth a Community Schools framework which fostered collaborative leadership with over 72…

  • Kate Garvin

    Kate Garvin

    Kate Garvin is the Senior Director of the Statewide Family Engagement Center. Kate brings over 10 years of experience centering the experience and voices of families to school and district decision-making processes. Most notably, Kate’s leadership in Aurora Public Schools’ Innovation Zone, brought forth a Community Schools framework which fostered collaborative leadership with over 72…

  • Trace Faust

    Trace Faust

    Trace Faust serves Senior Project Director for Keystone. Prior to joining Keystone, Trace was Director of Family-School Partnerships Climb Higher Colorado, supporting districts, schools, and networks with best practices and coaching to elevate their families as true partners in their student’s educational experience. Trace has also served in a variety of roles in education including…

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  • Marques Chavez

    Marques Chavez

    Marques Chavez is a communications, public policy, government, and nonprofit professional with more than a decade of experience in Washington, D.C. crafting outreach strategies in the United States Senate, for agencies of the federal government, and in the nonprofit sector. Prior to joining Keystone, Marques was communications director for the Philanthropy Roundtable from 2013-2019. He…

  • Brianna Brumbaugh

    Brianna Brumbaugh

    Brianna Brumbaugh provides project support, event management, and logistical coordination for Keystone Policy Center’s energy, environment, health, and education work. She evaluates and manages virtual platforms for meetings, webinars, and conferences for each project’s shifting needs. She provides ongoing support and coordination for the Keystone Energy Board, a forum for energy leaders to discuss and…