About KK&P: Our Mission
ABOUT
KK&P inspires, provokes and generates food systems innovation.
We specialize in translating big ideas into tactical operations. Our process is personal, and our results are driven by success metrics established for each project. Because our approach is people-centered, each project and work plan is customized; and because we apply a unique combination of analytic, strategic, and operational approaches to every problem, so is each solution.
We specialize in translating big ideas into tactical operations. Our process is personal, and our results are driven by success metrics established for each project. Because our approach is people-centered, each project and work plan is customized; and because we apply a unique combination of analytic, strategic, and operational approaches to every problem, so is each solution.
THE TEAM
Our diverse team of thinkers and practitioners apply tried-and-true methodologies and practical experience to each challenge and opportunity, whether the context is a philanthropic organization, a community college, a global food distributor, or a children’s museum. We navigate complex stakeholder environments, ask nuanced questions, predict challenges, “translate” between food system players and, along the way, build trust that enables collaborative problem-solving and productive partnerships.
Shayna Cohen
Managing Partner
With more than 15 years of experience developing food systems solutions, Shayna’s work for KK&P focuses on the intersection of local food procurement strategies and vibrant, healthy regional economies. Prior to joining KK&P, Shayna launched several CSAs and worked in journalism and publishing.
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Karen Karp
Founder and Partner
Karen Karp is an enlightened entrepreneur and respected consultant with over 25 years of experience. Since founding Karen Karp & Partners in 1990, she has led the organization to become the nation’s leading problem-solver for food-related enterprises, programs and policies.
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Maxwell Bernstein
Senior Analyst
Max brings a decade of experience in the food industry to KK&P. He spent eight years as a cook, bread baker, and business operations manager at restaurants and bakeries in both Seattle and New York before earning his Master’s degree at the Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service.
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Brian De Corte
Analyst
Brian brings a systems perspective to his work at KK&P informed by a background working across the food and agriculture sectors, including farm planning with agricultural producers, fundraising and development consulting, and owning and operating a vermicompost business.
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Ben Kerrick
Managing Partner
Ben’s work at KK&P includes food system mapping, program and event design, and research and analysis. Before earning his master’s degrees in environmental science and city & regional planning from The Ohio State University, Ben worked for Lower Manhattan Cultural Council.
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Dick Batten
Managing Director
Dick Batten is a senior human resources executive who leads KK&P’s Good People division. During his 20-year career at Polaroid, he spearheaded global initiatives to align diverse people, functions and regions with changing business circumstances.
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Clare Bramhall
Senior Analyst
Clare Bramhall brings over a decade of experience in food systems to KK&P. She holds a Ph.D. in Community & Regional Planning from the University of Texas at Austin and most recently served as a Program Officer at the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.
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Asia Pasko
Finance Manager
Joanna (Asia) Pasko is responsible for all accounting functions for KK&P. Her previous and present experience includes accounting and finance work for small business owners on the North Fork of Long Island. Asia holds a BS/MBA in accounting from Long Island University C.W. Post Campus.
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We regularly partner with a number of individuals and organizations
that bring specific expertise to the needs of our clients and their projects.
that bring specific expertise to the needs of our clients and their projects.
Andrew Almeter
Partner and Creative Director
Brand Coast
Hakan Andersson
CEO
Establish, Inc.
Mitch Baranowski
Creative Director, Brand Marketer, Entrepreneur
David Bowen
President
Bowen & Company
Hugh Boyd
Architect
Joe Dack
Transportation Logistics Project Manager
HDR
Kei Hayashi
Owner
BJH Advisors, LLC
Teresa M. Lynch
Principal
Kristin Madden
Vice President
Bowen & Company
Lisa Nagle
Principal
Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture
Ted Spitzer
President
Market Ventures, Inc.
CONTACT
PO Box 515
Southold, NY 11971
T: 212-260-1070
1400 Lighthouse Road
PO Box 515
Southold, NY 11971
T: 212-260-1070