Administrative & Finance Manager

Kristy Bivens is a public-sector and nonprofit professional with more than 15 years of experience in operations, organizational development, workforce development, and community engagement.

At the Institute for Local Government (ILG), she leads operations and systems, overseeing accounting, grants compliance, and financial management, including oversight of audits related to grants, contracts, and donations. Her work ensures ILG’s operational and financial systems support effective program delivery, accountability, and long-term organizational sustainability. Prior to joining ILG, Kristy developed legislative leadership programs at the Council of State Governments West, managed statewide advocacy grants at the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, and provided technical assistance to local agencies through the California Park & Recreation Society. She has also advised nonprofit organizations on strategic planning, governance, financial management, and organizational effectiveness. An LSU alumna, Kristy earned an MBA, strengthening her expertise in the financial and organizational foundations of mission-driven institutions. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management.