ABOUT US
Kiara is the Founder and Principal of KPH Advisory Group, where she serves as a trusted executive advisor to mission-driven leaders seeking to expand their influence, strengthen strategic partnerships, and navigate pivotal moments in the life of their organizations.
With more than 15 years of experience spanning advocacy, philanthropy, public affairs, and strategic communications, Kiara has advised nationally recognized organizations, executive leaders, and campaigns advancing justice, democracy, economic opportunity, and gender equity. Her career has been defined by helping leaders translate bold ideas into meaningful relationships, durable partnerships, and lasting institutional impact.
Through KPH Advisory Group, Kiara partners with CEOs, founders, executive directors, and senior executives to design intentional strategies that strengthen executive influence. Her work centers on relationship architecture, strategic convenings, executive counsel, and cross-sector partnership development, helping leaders cultivate trusted relationships, enter the right rooms, and create opportunities that advance both their leadership and the missions of the organizations they serve.
Known for her discretion, political judgment, and ability to connect leaders across philanthropy, government, business, advocacy, media, and culture, Kiara brings a unique perspective shaped by years of working at the intersection of policy, communications, coalition building, and movement leadership. She understands that influence is built over time through thoughtful stewardship, authentic relationships, and a clear sense of purpose.
Kiara has held senior leadership roles at the National Women's Law Center, Dēmos, and BerlinRosen, where she advised executive leaders on communications strategy, advocacy campaigns, institutional partnerships, and organizational positioning. She has been recognized by EBONY as one of the 100 Most Influential Black Americans, the Women’s Information Network, and GIRL Inc. for her contributions to public leadership and social impact.
The KPH Difference
Our work begins with one question.
Where should this leader be to create the greatest long-term impact?
We believe influence is built through trusted relationships, thoughtful convening, and intentional leadership. Every engagement is designed to strengthen not only an executive's voice, but the institution they lead. Whether advising a CEO through a pivotal moment, cultivating strategic partnerships, or designing intimate convenings, our work is grounded in one objective: creating the conditions for lasting influence and meaningful change.
The KPH Framework brings together:
Senior executive leadership experience
Deep expertise across advocacy leadership issues and movement dynamics
Relationship-first, authentic cultural immersion and credibility
A collaborative network of senior consultants and specialists
We don’t just advise. We partner with leaders to build strategies that move themselves and organizations forward - and deliver meaningful change.