About the Keystone Policy CenterKeystone Policy Center is a trusted non-profit organization founded in 1975 to drive actionable, shared solutions to contentious agriculture, environment, energy, education, and public health issues. Keystone is recognized by public, private, and civic-sector leaders throughout the United States for independent, collaborative problem-solving approaches that offer a proven blueprint for progress and collective impact.Keystone Policy CenterKPC_88c1baaa-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bdLeadersKeystone Policy Center Board Of TrusteesGlenn T. PrickettExecutive Committee Member (Co-Chair of the Board) -- The Nature ConservancyJerry SteinerExecutive Committee Member (Co-Chair of the Board) -- Arvegenix, LLPDavid E. GreenbergExecutive Committee Member -- University of DenverMs. Dede HapnerExecutive Committee Member -- Pacific Gas & Electric CompanyJerry LynchExecutive Committee Member -- General MillsKaren Carter PetersonExecutive Committee Member -- Dentons US LLPChristine ScanlanExecutive Committee Member -- Keystone Policy CenterTom SheldonExecutive Committee Member -- Global CO2 InitiativeClinton A. VinceExecutive Committee Member -- Dentons US LLPDoyle BenebyTrustee -- New Generation Power InternationalShelby Coffey IIITrustee -- The NewseumTerry CraigTrusteeDr. Jane DelgadoTrustee -- National Alliance for Hispanic HealthJohn E. EchohawkTrustee -- Native American Rights FundShelley FidlerTrustee -- Van Ness FeldmanThe Honorable Edward M. GabrielTrustee -- The Gabriel Company, LLCDavid GoldstonTrustee -- Natural Resources Defense CouncilDavid I. GreenbergTrustee -- LRN, Inc.Sally GreenbergTrustee -- National Consumers LeagueThe Honorable Peter C. GroffTrustee -- MCG2 ConsultingBruce HarrisTrustee -- WalmartNathan HurstTrustee -- Hewlett PackardDr. Paul JarrisTrustee -- March of DimesGranville MartinTrustee -- JP Morgan ChaseDave McLaughlinTrustee -- World Wildlife FundDr. Len NicholsTrustee -- George Mason University Center for Health Policy Research & EthicsAlex PereraTrustee -- World Resources InstituteJames RicciutiTrustee -- AetnaJim RomineTrustee -- Research for Fragrance MaterialsDr. Roy SchwittersTrustee -- University of Texas, Dept of PhysicsMostafa TerrabTrustee -- OCP GroupScott A. VittersTrustee -- NikeDan WeisbergTrustee -- TNTPDr. Mike WittTrustee -- The Dow Chemical CompanyKeystone Policy Center StaffSarah Stokes AlexanderVice President, ProgramsKim AndersenCoordinator, Strategic PartnershipsBernie BuescherSenior Policy AffiliateKristen BowermanFinance ManagerRobyn BrewerDirector of DevelopmentBrianna BrumbaughWDC Office Manager and Program CoordinatorKevin BryanSenior Policy DirectorRebecca CasabonneAdministrative CoordinatorJonathan GeurtsPolicy FacilitatorJohanna Raquet GibbsSenior Policy DirectorKim HallerPolicy FellowMallory HugginsPolicy FacilitatorSuzan KleinSenior Policy DirectorLorez MeinholdSenior Policy DirectorMatthew MulicaPolicy FacilitatorCally King NewmanPolicy FacilitatorJudy O'BrienDirector, Keystone Energy Board & DC StrategicDana QueryIT ManagerMike SacconeDirector of CommunicationsChristine M. ScanlanPresident and CEOJulie ShapiroSenior Policy DirectorStacey SmithSenior Policy AffiliateBrad SperberSenior Policy DirectorBrooke TrainumPolicy FacilitatorSue WilcoxVice President, Business and AdministrationDoug YoungSenior Policy Director_88c1bc3a-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bdTo inspire leaders to rise above entrenched positions to reach common higher ground._88c1bd3e-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bdIndependenceIn every effort we undertake, we apply nearly 40 years of organizational experience and individual staff expertise to develop an innovative, impactful approach customized to the specific goals and stakeholders involved. In all efforts, the Keystone Policy Center maintains an unwavering position of independence, not advocating for any single position but rather providing all participants the opportunity to truly own decisions by working with shared-goal partners to find mutually agreeable solutions.How We Maintain Our Independence:Representative ParticipationWe ensure that a broad range of perspectives are brought to bear on the decision-making processes we facilitate, including the perspectives of those most affected by the decisions or policies at issue.ImpartialityWe remain impartial on the substance of issues being discussed.FundingKeystone Policy Center discloses the sources of our funding. We strive to maintain a balanced and diverse funding base both institutionally and -- as is possible and appropriate -- for individual projects.GovernanceKeystone Policy Center considers each group as a whole 'the client.' Our facilitators are governed by agreed-upon roles set forth in specific project protocols.Good FaithWe reserve the right to withdraw from a process if our facilitator has just reason to believe participants are not participating in good faith.Decision-makingAt the beginning of each process, Keystone staff will explain decision-making options and assist groups in collectively deciding how decisions in the group will be made.InformationUse of Information. While respecting that participants may choose to place constraints on what is made public and what remains proprietary, we encourage the fullest disclosure and exchange of any information that may be vital to finding solutions. Keystone Policy Center will make clear what will happen to the information and ideas that are discussed in a Keystone activity or throughout a process and how information generated by a group will be used, who owns it, how it will be represented, and by whom.DisclosureKeystone Policy Center will disclose, in advance, any past and/or present relationships that could give rise to actual or perceived conflicts of interest.InfluenceDecision-makers participating in Keystone Policy Center efforts understand that they cannot use our facilitators to influence the outcome of any of our projects.NonbiasPersonal Biases. As Keystone employees, we strive to put aside our own personal opinions by examining predispositions, past experiences in different roles, and cultural biases and, if necessary, disqualifying ourselves from work or respectfully declining it.CollaborativesBring together key thought leaders, decision-makers, and influencers._88c1bf0a-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd1Thought LeadersDecision-MakersInfluencersKeystone Collaboratives -- The Keystone collaborative approach is a carefully crafted process that brings together key thought leaders, decision-makers, and influencers who can forge alliances, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and change the trajectory of challenging issues. Using a diverse array of tools customized to each groups' needs, Keystone helps advance practical solutions to meet negotiated goals.AlliancesForge alliances._88c1c00e-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd1.1Decision-MakingMake decisions._88c1c0fe-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd1.2Conflict ResolutionResolve conflicts._88c1c20c-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd1.3ChangeChange the trajectory of challenging issues._88c1c2fc-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd1.4Goals & SolutionsAdvance practical solutions to meet negotiated goals._88c1c3ec-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd1.5Public Engagement & OutreachDesign and execute public meetings on every scale to gather input, share information, and illuminate public policy decisions._88c1c59a-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd2Keystone designs and executes public meetings on every scale -- from small focus groups to state and regional outreach -- to gather input, share information, and illuminate public policy decisions. Keystone provide process design, facilitation, electronic polling, synthesis, and dissemination of results.Process DesignProvide process design._88c1c694-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd2.1FacilitationProvide facilitation._88c1c784-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd2.2PollingConduct electronic polling._88c1c89c-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd2.3SynthesisSynthesize results._88c1c996-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd2.4DisseminationDisseminate results._88c1ca9a-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd2.5Fact-FindingFacilitate joint fact-finding._88c1cba8-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd3Keystone's team of facilitators and experts help stakeholders frame technical and scientific questions; develop negotiated goals; explore questions of bias, credibility, and neutrality; and apply information to policy questions.FramingFrame technical and scientific questions._88c1ccac-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd3.1GoalsDevelop negotiated goals._88c1cda6-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd3.2Bias, Credibility & NeutralityExplore questions of bias, credibility, and neutrality._88c1cebe-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd3.3PolicyApply information to policy questions._88c1cfc2-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd3.4Advisory Boards_88c1d0c6-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd4CompaniesNonprofit OrganizationsAgenciesKeystone assists companies, nonprofit organizations, and agencies engage in dialogues with their allies and others to help improve operations and create new strategic partnerships.DialoguesEngage allies in dialogues._88c1d1de-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd4.1OperationsImprove operations._88c1d2e2-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd4.2PartnershipsCreate new strategic partnerships._88c1d3e6-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd4.3Training & Leadership DevelopmentDesign and lead executive-level professional development._88c1d508-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd5ExecutivesKeystone designs and leads executive-level professional development opportunities that demonstrate the power and efficacy of stakeholder outreach, collaborative decision-making, and shared solutions._88c1d60c-a834-11e5-820d-7c3f521380bd2015-12-21https://www.keystone.org/about/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net