About C3 Visionary Strategies
C3 is led by Founder and Chief Supporting Officer Kristi S. Halford, who built her career in the greater Baltimore region serving in a number of leadership roles and working in a variety of capacities as a trusted advisor to executive teams.
She has 20+ years’ experience creating and directing comprehensive strategies to achieve organizational branding and revenue goals, and philanthropic initiatives that demonstrate positive community impact; with expertise leading cross-functional teams, and collaborating with senior leadership to establish strategic policies and objectives, and develop short- and long-term goals, work plans, and timetables.
Our Founder has extensive experience in non-profit governance having served on and supporting Boards of Directors. She has served as staff leadership for a variety of board committees including advancement, external relations, major campaigns, and fundraising events.
As a volunteer, she has served on many boards and committees, and has served in leadership roles including Chair and Vice Chair.

Kristi Halford
Previous Leadership Roles
- Chief Development Officer, Girl Scouts of Central Marylandrtnership of Baltimore
- Executive Director, Harford County Public Library Foundation
- Director of Marketing and Communications, Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore
- Senior Account Executive, Nevins & Associates
- Director of Marketing, Downtown Partnership of Baltimore
Volunteer Leadership Roles
- Commissioner, Maryland Commission for Women
- Commissioner/Vice Chair, Harford Commission for Women
- Advisory Board Member, Urban Alliance Baltimore
- Board Member, Harford Community College
- President, Alumnae Executive Board, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Kristi is the best consultant I have ever seen. She is trustworthy, professional, and delivers what she promises.
Kristi excelled at fostering collaboration between our board and staff. She facilitated productive discussions that led to updated bylaws and updated governance practices. Her guidance in creating key committees was spot-on, and her strategy for nominating and onboarding new board members proved highly effective. What impressed me was Kristi’s professionalism and tact in navigating our organizational dynamics. She kept us focused on our goals while ensuring everyone had a voice.