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Meet Megan Fong and the Care She Brings to School Funding

Megan Fong came to King looking for work that aligned with her values, and she found it in a role that directly supports public schools. Megan joined King in September 2025 as a Funding Associate. In this role, she gathers data and conducts research to help calculate funding eligibility for school districts. Her work supports…


Turning Data into Insight with Christian Sardar

If you recently admired a clean, easy-to-understand chart or a beautifully organized report at King, there’s a good chance Christian Sardar had a hand in it. Christian joined King in September 2025 as a Data Analyst, where he supports projections, visualizations, and reporting alongside King’s Director of Demographics, Rob Murray. While his degree is in…


Spotlight on our President & CEO, Jamie King-Iseman!

We’ve been highlighting the incredible people behind King, and today we’re excited to shine a light on the person at the helm, our President & CEO, Jamie King-Iseman! Honing Insight Jamie co-founded King in 1997 with her mother, Cheryl, and has since grown the firm into a trusted partner for school districts across California. She’s…


From Mortgages to Operations with Regan Miller

Meet Regan Miller, King’s newest Operations Associate! After spending 25 years in the mortgage industry, Regan made the bold decision to start over in a completely new field. She’s already proving how valuable a fresh perspective and a willingness to learn can be. Leaving stress behind for a fresh start Regan’s day-to-day at King includes preparing client proposals, maintaining operational…


$600M in CTE Funding Opens Soon – Is Your District Ready?

After informal discussions with our State agency contacts, we’re confident that the first round of the Career Technical Education Funding Program (CTEFP) will be opening Spring/Summer 2025 with a second round planned for 2026.  $600M has been allocated to this unique program under Prop 2. Dates for submission have not yet been formalized but historically…


Why King Supports Prop 2

At King, we are passionate about advancing education and equity for all students, particularly those attending California’s local public schools. Our mission is to secure new funding and identify critical planning opportunities that empower school districts to thrive. Prop 2, a $10 billion investment for California’s public schools, represents a crucial step in our collective…


From Healing to Funding: Jennifer Roberts’ Journey from PT to King

Introducing Jennifer Roberts! Jennifer is one of our dedicated Funding Associates at King who brings a wealth of experience from her background in healthcare. Jennifer’s role is crucial in ensuring that school districts secure the necessary funding for modernization and new construction projects. Her journey to King showcases her adaptability and commitment to lifelong learning.…


The Impact of Demographics on School Districts: Conversation with Rob and April

Rob MurrayDirector of Demographics April ThompsonSenior Funding Associate We are excited to announce the release of the second episode of our audio discussion series at King. This time, our focus shifts to the topic of demographics and its impact on school districts. Listen now There are a lot of districts out there that are evaluating…


King Spotlight: Rachael Kirk, Funding Associate

We can’t help but gush about how grateful we are for each of our teammates at King. Today we want to highlight our wonderful Funding Associate, Rachael Kirk! Work that’s Worth the Effort A finance professional since 2007, Rachael started her career as a mortgage loan underwriter and made the move to King in 2021. Here,…


King Spotlight: Jessika Morrison, Associate 

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on King Associate, Jessika Morrison! A Passion for Helping Others Jessika’s journey to King is both unique and inspiring. With a background in marriage and family therapy, she initially worked with children who had experienced trauma and anxiety disorders. While deeply fulfilling, this work was also incredibly stressful. Seeking a new…