Policy & Legislative Analysis

for Stronger Programs and Informed Decision-Making

We provide policy and legislative analysis grounded in research, data, and stakeholder insight to examine how laws and programs operate in practice, identify gaps, and clarify their real-world impact on communities to support informed decision-making.

Discuss Your Project

Services We Offer

  • Provide policy and legislative analysis, including legislative research, data analysis, and stakeholder input, to examine how laws and programs operate in practice, identify gaps, and inform more effective, data-informed decision-making.

  • Conduct policy-focused research and evidence reviews, including legal research and literature reviews, to synthesize existing knowledge, identify trends and best practices, and provide a strong evidence base to support policy development, program design, and strategic initiatives.

  • Evaluate program performance and gather stakeholder input to understand how programs operate in practice and identify opportunities for improvement.

  • Assess program operations and systems to identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations that strengthen performance, improve effectiveness, and support accountability and oversight.

Let’s Work Together

If you’re interested in working with KD Policy & Impact, please complete the form with a brief overview of your program or project. We will review your submission and follow up within 48 hours.

“Too often, policy is disconnected from the people it serves. I use policy and legislative analysis to uncover gaps, elevate community voices and experiences, and drive more equitable decisions with real-world impact.”

— Karla D. Covarrubias Foster, MPP
Founder & Principal Consultant, KD Policy & Impact

Who We Are

  • KD Policy & Impact is a certified Women-Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB / EDWOSB) and an active SAM.gov–registered contractor, founded by Karla D. Covarrubias Foster, MPP, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies and a Master of Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley. The firm specializes in policy and legislative analysis, research, and program evaluation, supporting public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and federally funded programs in making informed decisions, examining how laws and programs operate in practice, and strengthening programs that serve communities.

  • KD Policy & Impact is an active SAM.gov–registered contractor, eligible to support federal and federally funded projects. The firm specializes in policy and legislative analysis, research, and program evaluation—helping organizations examine how laws and programs operate in practice, identify gaps, and inform more effective and equitable decision-making.