Kristin Beard King

Kristin Beard King is a founding partner of Political Solutions. A Sacramento native and the fourth generation in her family to work in California’s Capitol, she brings not only a current view of the political landscape but also an unrivaled historical perspective and knowledge to her clients.

With experience spanning the private and public sectors, Ms. Beard King has worked for over two decades as a lobbyist for diverse interests, lobbying the California Legislature, administration, state agencies, as well as local departments and officials. Prior to joining the private sector, Ms. Beard King was a principal aide to Assembly Speaker Willie L. Brown during the 1990s. She was his chief liaison between Administration officials, legislative offices, and influential advocates across California.

Ms. Beard King holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and American Studies from the University of Oregon. She is also a graduate of University of Southern California’s Political Management Program, and has served on the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy Sacramento Advisory Board as well as currently serving on the Sacramento SPCA Board of Directors.