About Our Firm

Who We Are

KR Public Affairs is a full-service public affairs and policy strategy firm built on more than two decades of experience navigating the intersections of politics, policy, and purpose. We deliver the insight, access, and execution our clients need to shape outcomes at every level of government — from city halls to Capitol Hill.

Our firm combines deep policy expertise with a modern understanding of how influence is built in today’s dynamic environment. We don’t just track the process — we anticipate it. Through strategic lobbying, coalition engagement, issue advocacy, and message development, we help clients transform complex goals into clear, achievable wins.

At the center of KR Public Affairs is a proven leader in public policy and advocacy — a public affairs executive and strategist with over 15 years of experience leading major federal initiatives across Energy, Environment and Agriculture. From Capitol Hill to the leading nonprofits and trade associations, our team has managed high-stakes negotiations, built broad coalitions, and helped craft billion-dollar legislative and regulatory victories.

Our Difference

What sets KR Public Affairs apart is our ability to blend deep policy expertise with authentic advocacy, strategic storytelling, and an individualized approach to every client engagement. We don’t just lobby — we lead with substance, crafting informed strategies that build trust and deliver results. Each client works directly with our top policy strategists, ensuring senior-level insight, personal attention, and tailored solutions that reflect the unique dynamics of their issue and audience. Our experience spans Capitol Hill and the front lines of advocacy, giving us a rare perspective on how ideas become law — and how relationships, narrative, and timing shape success. At KR Public Affairs, we move beyond transactional politics to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our clients and the communities they serve.

Our Team

Kirin Kennedy

Founder & Partner, KR Public Affairs
Public Affairs Executive | Policy Strategist | Coalition Builder

Kirin Kennedy is the Founder and Partner of KR Public Affairs, a boutique strategic lobbying and policy firm that helps organizations, coalitions, and leaders influence legislation, shape public policy, and achieve meaningful change.

With a career spanning government, advocacy, and executive leadership, Kirin has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to national nonprofits, policymakers, and corporate partners. At KR Public Affairs, she leads the firm’s portfolio in lobbying strategy, coalition development, and government relations, working across sectors to help clients navigate federal, state, and local policy environments with clarity and purpose.

Before founding KR Public Affairs, Kirin served in senior advisory roles on Capitol Hill and within major national organizations, where she directed high-profile policy initiatives and led complex advocacy campaigns. Her strategic insight and operational leadership have helped deliver major climate and economic investments, inform federal appropriations, and guide successful bipartisan negotiations.

Her thought leadership has been featured in NBC News, E&E News, and NPR, and she frequently speaks on topics related to governance, public affairs strategy, and cross-sector collaboration.

Kirin holds a B.S. in Geography (Physical and Environmental) from The Pennsylvania State University and has completed executive training at The Campaign School at Yale  and The Management Center.

At KR Public Affairs, Kirin leads with integrity, strategic insight, and measurable results—helping organizations influence change, strengthen relationships with policymakers, and move the public agenda forward.