Using evidence-based policy to solve community challenges
With over 20 years of experience working with the public sector, Heather Christena Schmidt Consultations offers a skilled, ethical approach to solving community challenges. Heather Christena Schmidt Consultations offers a full suite of policy-focused solutions for public managers, public, non-profit, and private organizations, elected officials, and political candidates.
Written Services
- Budgeting
- Budget Transmission Packaging
- Governance Training
- Written Negotiations
- Policy Memorandums
- Grant Proposals
- Investigative Journalism
Research
- Data Analytics
- Project Management
- Policy Analysis and Development
- Efficiency Reviews, Performance Reviews
- Research and Development
- Feasibility Studies
- Independent Investigations
Governance
- Program Evaluations
- Lobbying and Advocacy
- Contract Negotiations
- Cybersecurity
- ADA Compliance Review
- Municipal Code and Ordinance Training
Candidates
- Political Candidate Research
- Platform Development
- Opposition Research
- Candidate Advisement
- Campaign Finance Coaching
“At the heart of good governance is passion for community and a love of the facts.”
Heather Schmidt, M.PA, CySA, CDA is the principal Public Policy Advisor at Heather Christena Schmidt Consultations. She also serves as President of V.C. Voter Edge, an all-volunteer organization devoted to voter registration and education in and around Southern California.
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