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I'm Caryn Sweeney, founder and principal consultant of KCA. Thanks for stopping by!

I find resources for efforts to tackle some of our country and the world's most entrenched injustices. I've worked with more than 150 foundations, corporations, governments, multinationals, and individuals at every stage of social change - from ideas to concepts, from partnerships to proposals, from implementation to evaluation to communication of impact. My background in program design, implementation and evaluation further helps me translate ideas into resources.


I never forget who is at the center of all the work I do - people who, for many reasons and in many ways, don't get to the enjoy the rights, dignity, and liberation that is their birthright. And I'm working to hold myself and those I work with accountable to ensuring that the systems, structures, and norms we uphold become less harmful and more equitable.

What sets KCA apart?

  • 20+ years of experience in both the United States and emerging markets

  • Written more than $400M in proposals to government, philanthropic and corporate entities

  • Experience across organization lifecycles: previous employment in large, international contracting organizations, universities, national policy shops, and small direct service providers

  • Navigated leadership transitions, organizational mergers, revenue model shifts, global pandemics, and volatile political contexts

  • 20 years of experience in diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism training

  • Experienced trainer and provider of technical assistance

  • Team builder and mentor

In 2020-21, our clients have included:

Prosperity Now | National Immigration Law Center | Jocelyn Harmon Consulting | Aspen Institute Financial Security Program | The Race for Equity | Broadway Advocacy Coalition | The Insight Center for Community Economic Development | National Housing Trust | Sankofa LLC | Frontline Solutions