BD - Public Knowledge

Jeffrey Morris MA

Proposal Writer

Pittsburgh, PA

Since 2023, Jeffrey has been a proposal writer at Public Knowledge®. He is responsible for research and writing to develop proposal responses in support of health and human services programs. Jeffrey received his master’s in arts management from Carnegie Mellon University and has over 20 years of professional experience in performing arts production, management consulting, and government. When not working, Jeffrey enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and tending to his ever-growing assortment of plant babies.

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Jennifer Walker MBA, BSN, RN

Business Development Manager

Raymore, MO

Since 2023, Jennifer has been a Business Development Manager at Public Knowledge®. She is responsible for building and maintaining business relationships with clients, ensuring that clients receive professional, courteous, and timely support and service. Jennifer received her MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. When not working, Jennifer enjoys traveling, weekend adventures with her family, inventing ways to endlessly annoy her teenage son, and learning new things such as bungee fitness.

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Bianca Pittman

Business Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Since 2023, Bianca has been a Business Development Manager at Public Knowledge®. Bianca is responsible for building relationships with prospective clients and marketing PK solutions in our target markets. When not working, Bianca enjoys listening to old jazz albums on vinyl and exploring, photographing, and hiking the various iconic landscapes of sunny California.

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Courtney Aplin

Marketing Coordinator

Denver, Colorado

Since 2022, Courtney has been the Marketing Coordinator at Public Knowledge®. Courtney is responsible for generating specialty sales leads through digital campaign marketing and serves as the main point of contact for our internal and external clients, along with affiliate and vendor relations for business development conferences and promotional activities. Courtney received her bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University. When not working, Courtney enjoys working out, playing with her dogs, hiking in the beautiful mountains of Colorado, baking, or trying new restaurants.

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Olivia Ocamb

Proposal Writer

Nashville, Tenessee

Since 2022, Olivia has been a Proposal Writer at Public Knowledge®. Olivia is responsible for writing proposals, revising the PK style guide, and contributing writing and editorial expertise to the Writing Community of Practice, with four years of experience editing for student writers, university departments, and nonfiction presses. She also served as the Poetry Editor at Cellar Door, a student-run literary journal. She has a diverse writing background, with experience in business communication, creative writing, and academic research. Olivia received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Comparative Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. When not working, Olivia enjoys fostering kittens with her husband, tending to her failing garden, and finding the next binge-worthy show on Hulu.

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David Plate MBA

Business Development Representative

Harrisburg PA

Since 2022, David has been a Business Development Representative at Public Knowledge®. He is responsible for the sales and marketing of PK solutions in our targeted markets. David received his MBA from California Pacific University. When not working, David enjoys time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, hiking, canoeing, camping, and community service.

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Tracey Slipp

Business Development Administrative Assistant

Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada

Since 2020, Tracey has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. She supports the PK Learning team. Tracey is responsible for working with various clients worldwide. Tracey demonstrates exceptional client relationship management, a keen sense of organizational priorities, responsiveness, and reliability, with 14 years of experience working with e-Learning.

A solid background in the functions of Learning Management systems and e-Learning content allows Tracey to provide clients strategic guidance in finding creative solutions to a range of challenges and in making the most of their e-Learning investments. Tracey received her Bachelor of Arts from St. Thomas University.

When not working, Tracey enjoys watching her three children participate in sporting events and competitions, volunteering with youth sports, and relaxing at her cottage with her family in the summer and fall.

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Maggie MacFarlane

PK Learning Team Proposal Coordinator

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada 

Since 2022, has been the PK Learning Team Proposal Coordinator at Public Knowledge®, where she previously served as a management consultant since 2014. Maggie is responsible for reviewing requests for proposal notifications and maintaining resumes and project descriptions for the PK Learning team. She received her degree in Information Systems from Eastern College. When not working, Maggie enjoys spending time with her family and staying active by going to the gym, kayaking, and snowshoeing.

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Kellynn Gates APMP

Proposal Coordinator

Beckley, WV

Since 2020, Kellynn has been a proposal coordinator at Public Knowledge®. Kellynn is responsible for maintaining quality resumes, project descriptions, and proposals for the firm. She excels in dynamic and ambiguous fast-passed environments, a skill she gained from her time in West Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer.

Kellynn received her degree from Regis University in 2009 and attained an APMP Foundation-Level Certification. Kellynn enjoys hiking, reading, and chasing her two small children and dog when not working.  

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Jeffrey Morris MA

Proposal Writer

Jennifer Walker MBA, BSN, RN

Business Development Manager

Bianca Pittman

Business Development Manager

Courtney Aplin

Marketing Coordinator

Olivia Ocamb

Proposal Writer

David Plate MBA

Business Development Representative

Tracey Slipp

Business Development Administrative Assistant

Maggie MacFarlane

PK Learning Team Proposal Coordinator

Kellynn Gates APMP

Proposal Coordinator