Bruman Staff

Kelly Christiansen joined The Bruman Group, PLLC in August 2015 as a Legislative Assistant and was promoted to Legislative Analyst in 2019. In 2024, Ms. Christiansen became a Senior Legislative Analyst.  Ms. Christiansen helps monitor federal proceedings that affect education funding and programmatic requirements for States, districts, and other clients and tracks and interprets federal legislation, regulations, judicial decisions, and guidance regarding education issues. She also contributes to The Bruman Group’s weekly Federal Update to keep the Firm’s clients informed on issues and updates potentially affecting education programs.

As part of her work, Ms. Christiansen provides support to Firm partners and associates on a wide range of federal education matters, including fiscal and programmatic requirements under the ESEA, Perkins, and WIOA. Her work includes reviewing and interpreting new guidance and regulations from the U.S. Department of Education, assisting clients with allowability questions, and providing research support on federal education program matters. In addition, Ms. Christiansen works closely with clients to provide workshops and trainings and to develop compliant policies and procedures.

Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Christiansen interned on Capitol Hill for U.S. Senator Mark Warner of Virginia, supporting the education and healthcare staffers. Ms. Christiansen received her Bachelor of Arts from the College of William & Mary in 2015.