Kirsten Smith, MPA, PMP, Principal, Bloom Consulting, LLC | Yellowstone Conference 2025

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The Yellowstone Conference Stronger Together, Building Strategic Partnerships for Lasting Impact

Panelist | Bridging Sectors, Building Futures

Kirsten Smith is Bloom Consulting, LLC’s principal. She has over 13 years of experience working with state and local clients on a wide range of projects. Kirsten is a project manager, researcher, facilitator, writer, and evaluator. She enjoys and has deep experience working with diverse clients and topics.

Kirsten is trained as a facilitator and strategic planner using methods developed by the Institute of Cultural Affairs. She is also a certified Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute. She holds a Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs and a Master of Arts in Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies from the University of Texas at Austin.

Kirsten is also an active community member, volunteering as a:

  • Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in the Child Protective Services system
  • Fundraiser, instructor, and previous board member for the Montana Ballet Company

Kirsten Smith’s Role at the 2025 Yellowstone Conference

At the 2025 Yellowstone Conference, Kirsten Smith will join the Bridging Sectors, Building Futures panel, where she’ll share her expertise in public-private partnerships for sustainable change.

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