Maggie’s experience spans all aspects of political consulting, from campaign strategy to finance and compliance to organizational leadership. She has earned a reputation for level-headedness, pragmatic problem-solving, and a disciplined approach to getting the job done.

Maggie has been a small business owner since 2007 when she founded Ad Astra Consulting where she provided strategic consulting, fundraising direction, and financial management for political campaigns and non-profit organizations. Maggie served as Director of the NC House Democratic Caucus where she helped lead the effort to regain a House majority in 2004 and expand that majority to 68-52 in 2006. She also served as the Finance Director for the Democratic Party of Virginia and managed a successful statewide campaign in Kansas.

Maggie lives in Raleigh with her husband Todd and their three sons, Thomas, Henry and Charles. In her spare time, she is involved with her public schools, serves on the NC Council for Women and the Women’s Forum of NC, and enjoys a good cocktail. She is a Kansas native and earned a B.S. in Political Science with a minor in Leadership Studies from Kansas State University.

Kimberly is a strategic leader known for her quick wit, steady hand under pressure, and ability to drive results. As a partner of Maven, she brings years of political and policy expertise to her work, helping organizations and leaders navigate complex challenges.

Before launching Maven, Kimberly served as Executive Director of the North Carolina Democratic Party (2015-2019), leading a transformational rebuilding effort that made it one of the most successful state parties in the country. Under her leadership, Democrats reclaimed the Governor’s mansion, secured control of the state Supreme Court, broke both legislative supermajorities, and elected progressive municipal leaders across the state. She previously held key political and policy roles, including Chief of Staff to the Democratic House Leader Larry Hall, Chief of Staff to Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton, and Director of the North Carolina Democratic Senate Caucus.

A North Carolina native, Kimberly lives in Raleigh with her husband and teenage daughters. Outside of work, she loves to travel, spend time outdoors and is affectionately known as a “bird nerd”. She is also an active PTA member and was appointed by Governor Cooper to serve on the North Carolina Zoological Park Council. She holds a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Business Administration from North Carolina State University.