Karen Zamarripa Consulting

Uniting voices. Advancing priorities. Delivering impact.

Karen Zamarripa Consulting

Uniting voices. Advancing priorities. Delivering impact.

Shaping the Future of Advocacy

By connecting people, priorities, and policy, we help you achieve the outcomes that matter most.

For clear insight into government, smart strategies for sensitive issues, and decisive action on challenges that shape your institution’s future, Karen Zamarripa Consulting is your trusted partner.

Explore Karen’s Experience

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“Karen has a sophisticated grasp of policy, a strong instinct for opportunity, and the skills and heart to get things done.”

– Jeffrey L. Bleich

Former United States Ambassador to Australia

Former Chair, California State University Board of Trustees

The Zamarripa Approach to Advocacy

Our work is guided by three essential tenets:

Understand Current and Future Challenges

Recurring budget battles and policy disputes can stall progress. Breaking free requires a strong partnership with policymakers — and a clear understanding of today’s challenges and the ones ahead.

Build Trust & Strengthen Bonds

Engaging internal and external constituencies is essential to advocacy success. By uniting diverse perspectives and listening to those affected, we build trust, strengthen connections, and empower champions for shared goals.

Get Results

We move quickly from strategy to action, navigating obstacles and seizing opportunities. From policy wins to protecting resources, we deliver results you can measure and impact you can feel.

We can help turn your priorities into progress.

Explore Our Services

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“I admire the success she has had over the decades for the system and our students. Karen knows how to connect the dots, make the case, tell a story, bring people together, and get the job done.”

– Adam Day

Chief Administrative Officer, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

Former Chair, CSU Board of Trustees

When it’s time to turn priorities into progress, you need more than a plan — you need a partner who knows how to get it done.

Let’s Get Started

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