Kearns & West is a woman-owned professional services firm specializing in facilitation, mediation, and strategic communications [1]. Founded by Anna L. West and Dr. Ken Kearns, the company has established itself as a leader in collaborative problem-solving and stakeholder engagement, maintaining a significant presence across the United States with offices including their New York location at 112 W. 34th Street [2].
- Anna L. West - Founder & Managing Principal
- Dr. Ken Kearns - Founder & Senior Counselor
- Sharif Ebrahim - Managing Principal
- Debra L. Nudelman - Principal & Senior Mediator
- Dr. Eric Poncelet - Principal & Senior Mediator [1]
- Department of Energy laboratories
- Multiple EPA offices
- Department of Interior bureaus
- Independent agencies like FERC, FEMA, and NOAA [1]
- Process Management and Strategic Planning
- Large-scale Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilitation & Conflict Resolution
- Policy & Issue Management
- Digital Engagement and Analytics [2]
- Integrated Flood Management Award for the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Update
- Award for Public Outreach Excellence for the Envision San Jacinto General Plan 2040
- SCAG Plans, Programs, and Policies Award
- Rob Williams Award presented to Senior Associate Hanna Khalil [1]
The company demonstrates its commitment to diversity as an Equal Opportunity Employer [4] and maintains an active recruitment process for professionals interested in joining their team [2]. Their New York office can be reached through:
Miquela Craytor 112 W. 34th Street, Suite 18011 New York, NY 10120 Phone: 971.334.7208 [2]
Recent significant projects include supporting NYSERDA's renewable energy initiatives [5] and developing innovative bilingual community engagement programs that reached 96% of Spanish-speaking residents in San Jacinto [1].