About Us

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.

OUR SERVICES

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.

OUR WORK

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.

OUR WORK

OUR PROGRAMS

In addition to our five Centers, Keystone Policy Center also runs two notable programs: Energy and Policy Enactment. The Energy Program focuses on fostering sustainable and innovative energy solutions by bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and communities. The Policy Enactment Program helps state and local governments implement and enhance public policy through strategic collaboration and informed decision-making. These programs complement our Centers by addressing key issues and advancing Keystone’s mission.

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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NEWS & EVENTS

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Inclusive Governance: Keystone Bridges the Gap Between Communities and Policy Makers
In December, Keystone Policy Center embarked on a crucial endeavor as the facilitator for the State of Colorado’s Commission on Property Tax. The team faced a tight deadline but remained committed to fostering meaningful community engagement throughout the process.
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Keystone Policy Center Helps Community Voices Shape Future of Colorado Community Colleges During Statewide Listening Tour
Keystone Policy Center has assumed a central role in facilitating a collaborative and inclusive process helping Colorado’s community colleges chart their strategic course for the next five years. On March 13, Community College of Aurora hosted the second in a series of statewide listening sessions aimed at redefining the future of higher education and workforce […]
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Balancing Act: Keystone Policy Center’s Model for Public, Stakeholder, and Technical Engagement in Gray Wolf Restoration
A historic day for Colorado and for the first time ever — we released 5 wolves, 3 males and 2 females, in Grand County today. Captured in Oregon, the wolves were evaluated by our veterinarians & biologists, fitted with GPS collars & transported to Colorado for their release. pic.twitter.com/1Q1EiRxoZf — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (@COParksWildlife) […]

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Our Stories

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.