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Stephanie Creed CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPPB

Management Consultant

Bonner Springs, KS

Since 2022, Stephanie has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge® with over 30 years of experience in public sector procurement. She provides expert guidance in technology projects, complex RFPs, and process optimization. She collaborates with leaders to modernize manuals and train staff toward professional certification. She holds CPPO, NIGP-CPP, and CPPB certifications. When not working, she enjoys riding her Harley, spending time with her granddaughters, and spending time at the lake tubing and kneeboarding.

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Renee Medlin Schumacher MBA, CPPO, NIGP-CPP

Management Consultant

Saint Joseph, MO

Since 2024, Renee has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge® with over 25 years of public sector experience. She provides specialized procurement assistance, including conducting market research and managing complex solicitations, with a focus on process improvement, strategic planning, and staff development. Renee received her master of business administration from the University of Arkansas–Little Rock. When not working, she enjoys cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks and spending time with her husband and their two spoiled dogs, who are significantly less interested in procurement metrics than her colleagues.

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Dawn Rose PMP, CEPP

Management Consultant

St. Louis, MO

Since 2018, Dawn has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. She leads enterprise modernization initiatives, including program and project management, IV&V, QA, and change management across public sector and healthcare environments. She is known for a practical, people-first approach, turning complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions. Dawn received her BS in information technology management from Western Governors University. When not working, she enjoys singing the blues, creating bird sanctuaries, exploring AI innovations, and spending time with her dogs.

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Marina Williams MSML, CTCD

Practice Lead

Decatur, TX

Since 2022, Marina has been a practice lead at Public Knowledge®, where she oversees the Strategic Procurement Transformation Team. Marina received her master of science in management and leadership from Western Governors University. When not working, she enjoys running her hobby farm with goats, donkeys, horses, and longhorn cattle.

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Tasha Baker

Management Consultant

Jefferson City, MO

Since 2025, Tasha Baker has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Tasha has over 17 years of professional child welfare experience at local, state, and national levels. She provides change and implementation support to child welfare jurisdictions across various project areas, including agency assessment, federal and state strategic planning, safety and assessment, prevention and FFPSA, and leadership development.

She received her Master of Arts from Post University in Human Services. When not working, Tasha enjoys cooking, yoga, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Lukas Cramer MPP

Client Success Consultant

Austin, TX

Since 2024, Lukas has been a client success consultant at Public Knowledge®. He is responsible for delivering an exceptional client experience through stakeholder engagement and targeted problem-solving. Lukas received his master’s in Public Policy from the University of Denver. When not working, he enjoys hiking with his dogs and exploring new destinations.

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Rebecca Reagan

Management Consultant

Knoxville, TN

Since 2023, Rebecca has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. She has over 15 years of overseeing and managing fiscal operations and specializes in fiscal oversight, strategic financial management, and grant management. When not working, Rebecca enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking, yoga, and working in the yard.

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Monique Magee MSA, CSM

Management Consultant

Saginaw, MI

Since 2023, Monique has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. Monique has over 18 years of public sector child welfare experience in various program areas: child protective services, foster care, prevention, juvenile justice, and economic stability. Monique received her Master of Administration from Central Michigan University and is a Certified Scrum Master. When not working, Monique enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and shopping.

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Lisa Smith LCSW

Management Consultant

Long Beach, MS

Since 2023, Lisa has been a management consultant at Public Knowledge®. She has experience designing, developing, and implementing evidence-based, trauma-competent programs and service line expansions across various settings. Lisa received her master’s in social work from the University of Alabama. When not working, Lisa enjoys camping with her family in their RV, going to the beach, and enjoying the festivities on the MS Gulf Coast.

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Stephanie Creed CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPPB

Management Consultant

Renee Medlin Schumacher MBA, CPPO, NIGP-CPP

Management Consultant

Dawn Rose PMP, CEPP

Management Consultant

Marina Williams MSML, CTCD

Practice Lead

Tasha Baker

Management Consultant

Lukas Cramer MPP

Client Success Consultant

Rebecca Reagan

Management Consultant

Monique Magee MSA, CSM

Management Consultant

Lisa Smith LCSW

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