Why Partner With Us?
At KMC, we combine big-agency expertise with the heart and values of the nonprofit sector. We’re not just consultants; we’re your thought partners and trusted advisors, deeply invested in your success.
What sets us apart:
Decades of cross-sector experience, including public, private, and nonprofit leadership.
A track record of navigating high-stakes situations with transparency, integrity, and composure.
A commitment to flexibility and accessibility, ensuring our services meet you where you are.
A values-driven approach that centers equity, authenticity, and community impact.
We’re here to help you cut through complexity, clarify your vision, and execute for results because your mission is our passion.
About Our Founder
Kristen Caloca is an award-winning strategist, trusted advisor, and social impact leader with over 22 years of experience helping organizations amplify their voice, scale their impact, and strengthen their resilience.
Kristen brings a rare blend of strategic communications expertise, operational acumen, and public affairs savvy, having worked with federal and state agencies, Fortune 100 companies, grassroots nonprofits, and philanthropic foundations.
Her leadership roles have included:
Co-leading a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to using communications for social change.
Serving as a senior leader at Mercury Public Affairs, advising on high-profile issues and reputation management.
Managing client initiatives at global firms like Edelman and MWW.
In addition to her professional work, Kristen serves as Treasurer on the Local Board of Administration for Commission Church. She is a proud wife, mother to three kids, and dog mom to an anxious, rescued Labradoodle. She holds a B.A. in Communications and Public Relations, as well as executive certificates in Leadership and Nonprofit Board Governance from Coro Southern California. She is a long-time resident of San Bernardino County in the Inland Empire.
Why We Exist
KMC Social Impact Strategies is a woman-owned strategic advisory firm dedicated to advancing social change by equipping organizations with the strategy, messaging, and partnerships they need to succeed.
While our work spans California and beyond, we have deep roots and a special commitment to Southern California, including a particular affinity for serving organizations that work to strengthen the communities of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
We believe that every mission-driven organization, regardless of size, budget, or sector, deserves high-quality strategic counsel to help them thrive and scale their impact. Yet too often, nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies are forced to navigate complex challenges without access to the advisory support they need, potentially limiting their growth, reach, and ability to drive meaningful change.
That’s why we exist: to ensure that purpose-driven organizations working for greater equity, justice, and opportunity can access expert guidance, clear strategy, and actionable solutions, without the barriers of exorbitant fees or rigid agency models.
“I founded KMC Social Impact Strategies on the belief that every organization committed to positive social change should have access to experienced, trusted advisors who can help them lead with confidence and achieve greater impact.”
— Kristen Caloca, Founder & CEO