Kristen Lonner

Get to Know Kristen

Kristen is an experienced communications and political strategist with an extensive career in the public and private sector. Getting her start working in the City of Los Angeles on the senior Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski, Kristen had the opportunity to learn under fire. Later as the Chief of Staff to Los Angeles Unified School District’s New Construction Program, Kristen assisted in promoting one of the largest public works projects in the nation repositioning such controversial projects as The Robert F. Kennedy Learning Center, Vista Hermosa, and many more.

Pivotal Strategies is the outgrowth of many years working in the entitlement and development space, honing her communication skills in lock step with development projects. Kristen has perfected the art of communicating the benefits of development in a manner that community members not only understand but are willing to get behind.

The decision to join the private sector in lobbying and land use seemed like a natural step using her strength in being able to talk to people about development and building consensus. Kristen takes the time necessary to build rapport with community members and is able to lessen the fears many feel about changes in their neighborhoods.

Now, almost 20 years into a career in public affairs and outreach, Kristen founded Neighborhood Forward, a woman owned business specializing in crafting conversations surrounding the benefits of development in our local neighborhoods.

In addition to her work, Kristen is active in her own community serving on her temple’s executive board as well as chairing her children’s school fundraising committee.