Midwest - Public Knowledge

Katie Dijkstal M.Ed., MSEL

Management Consultant

Cheyenne, WY

Since 2023, Katie has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Katie has a background in education, administration, government affairs, and policy. Katie holds a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction and a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration. When not working, Katie enjoys spending time with her family and taking advantage of the wonderful Wyoming outdoors!

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Mollie Ailene MBA

Management Consultant

Hamilton, MT

Since 2023, Mollie has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Mollie assists with projects involving healthcare, county/city operations, and grant regulatory matters and is an expert in legal, healthcare, tribal, and educational funding. Mollie received her bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University and her master’s degree from Arizona State University. When Mollie is not working, she is a devoted mom to her two sons and beats them at golf.

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Sarah Kieran MPA

Management Consultant

Grand Junction, CO

Since 2023, Sarah has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Sarah is responsible for supporting clients by providing independent verification and validation. Her previous role at the Grand Junction Regional Center involved supervising direct care employees, creating strategic professional development and leadership opportunities, and developing the agency’s emergency response program per CMS regulations. Sarah received her master’s in Education Leadership and Public Administration from Colorado Mesa University and Adams State. When not working, Sarah enjoys horseback riding and being mercilessly teased by her two teenage boys.

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Ryan Anderson

Management Consultant

Cheyenne, WY

Since 2022, Ryan has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Ryan is responsible for payment processing, auditing, and quality assurance support on a variety of projects. Ryan also has expertise in compliance and regulatory audit management, risk assessments, and legislative research. Ryan received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Wyoming. When not working, Ryan enjoys working out, playing volleyball, and spending time with his wife and two sons.

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Matthew Sautter

Management Consultant

Stockton, UT

Since 2022, Matt has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Matt received his bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs from Washington State University. When not working, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, exploring the nearby mountains, working on home or car projects, and trying to stay healthy.

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Steven Linenberger EdD

Management Consultant

Denver, CO

Since 2022, Steven has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Steven is responsible for developing cross-organizational initiatives and learning and development programming. Before coming to PK, Steven worked for nearly 14 years in higher education administration. Steven received his Doctor of Education from the University of Colorado Denver, with a concentration in Leadership for Educational Equity. When not working, Steven enjoys all things health and fitness related, and glamping with his husband and furbaby.

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Kodi Baughman

Management Consultant

Norwalk, IA

Since 2022, Kodi has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. His lived experience in foster care inspired him to help others through his personal story to create change in the system and give youth a chance to be heard. He strives to impact practice and policies relating to children and families. Kodi served as a facilitator for Breakthrough Series Collaborative and a certified Family/Youth Team Decision Meeting Facilitator for the state of Iowa. Kodi is a member of the Iowa Cultural Equity Alliance and the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council. Additionally, he has worked extensively with Foster Care Alumni of America to elevate the youth voice across multiple systems.

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Kyan Bishop

Management Consultant

Helena, MT

Since 2022, Kyan has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Kyan is responsible for conducting research, policy, program analysis, and offering technical assistance on a variety of projects. She has over 20 years of experience working in the community and economic development field, primarily in the public and non-profit sectors. She is experienced in strategic planning, conducting program assessments, and leading public participation processes. Kyan graduated from Denison University, majoring in Economics and Spanish and minoring in music. When not working, Kyan enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and pursuing a wide range of artistic endeavors.

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Dana Wood MPA

Management Consultant

Cheyenne, WY

Since 2022, Dana has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Dana was responsible for managing various projects with the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Right of Way Program, with over 25 years of experience working with various State Transportation Agencies as a project manager and consultant designer. Dana received her master’s degree in Public Administration. Dana enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and DIY home improvements when not working.

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Katie Dijkstal M.Ed., MSEL

Management Consultant

Mollie Ailene MBA

Management Consultant

Sarah Kieran MPA

Management Consultant

Ryan Anderson

Management Consultant

Matthew Sautter

Management Consultant

Steven Linenberger EdD

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Kodi Baughman

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Kyan Bishop

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Dana Wood MPA

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