About Us
Chandler Kelly Consulting is a boutique firm based in Metro-Memphis with expertise in urban planning, program evaluation, grant writing, and organizational strategy. We partner with nonprofits, municipalities, and community-serving organizations to solve complex problems and create lasting impact. Our team brings over fifteen years of combined experience across public administration, community development, data systems, and organizational leadership.
Jordan and Sabine McKenzie founded Chandler Kelly Consulting with a shared belief that communities thrive when they have access to the right expertise at the right moment. Based in the Memphis metropolitan area, we work with clients locally, regionally, and nationally
Meet the Team
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Jordan McKenzie is an innovative changemaker. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a dual degree in Political Science and History, a Master of Public Administration in Planning and Economic Development from Georgia State University, a Grant Writing Certificate from Southwest Community College, and countless professional certificates.
He has experience working with cities to create strategic and comprehensive plans that facilitate growth and development on communal levels. He has worked with large cities such as Roswell, GA with 100,000+ residents, as well as, emerging cities such as Lakeland, TN with a population of 14,000 and counting.
Jordan is currently providing guidance for a $400 million mixed-use development along the I-40 (TN) corridor. Concurrently, he is approving plans for a $90 million town center for the City of Lakeland.
He sits on the Strategic Plan Committee for Church of God in Christ (a church membership of over 6 million) where he has proposed a Smart Church Planting strategy.
Jordan believes his purpose is to help cities, churches, non-profits, and individuals create and maintain safe, healthy, and vibrant communities.
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Sabine brings over a decade of experience helping nonprofits and education organizations build data systems and strategies they can actually use. She has partnered with organizations including KIPP Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girls of Excellence, and HopeGivers. Her work has improved data accuracy by over 90% and contributed to stronger funder reporting and organizational alignment. She holds an MPA from Clark Atlanta University and is pursuing an EdD at Vanderbilt University.
Let’s Work Together
We’re always looking for new clientele and are comfortable working internationally. Please get in touch with us and one of our consultants will contact you about beginning the desired process.