Since 2000, Kari Parsons has served as a consultant to governments and nonprofits, specializing in strategic planning, performance measurement, community indicators, data analysis, research, and writing on technical topics for a broad community audience. Prior to starting Parsons Consulting, Kari worked in the government, nonprofit and for-profit sectors. She draws on this experience as well as her graduate studies in Urban and Regional Planning at University of California, Irvine where she specialized in regional governance and planning. She is valued by her clients for her ability to listen to their individual needs and deliver products that meet or exceed those needs.