Parties. Publicity. Planning.
Community Public Relations & Event Planning
More than two decades of building connection through public relations and events.
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KFL Strategies is a community public relations and event planning practice rooted in connection, place, and shared experience. The work focuses on bringing people together and building visibility in ways that feel grounded, intentional, and human.
With more than two decades of experience, KFL Strategies works with nonprofits, small businesses, artists, and organizations across Greater Boston and beyond to plan events and support public-facing work that people truly show up for.
I’m Kelly F. Lydon, the founder of KFL Strategies.
My work sits at the intersection of community, public relations, and events. I’ve spent more than two decades doing this work, largely in the Greater Boston area and sometimes beyond, helping people and organizations bring others together in ways that matter.
I work with nonprofits, small businesses, artists, and creatives on event planning and community public relations. That might look like producing a gathering that brings people into the same room. It might look like building visibility through storytelling, partnerships, and place-based work. Often, it is a combination of both. The throughline is always connection.
I’m not interested in chasing attention for its own sake or defaulting to what PR is “supposed” to look like. I care about who the work is for, how people experience it, and what carries forward after the event is over or the campaign ends.
KFL Strategies exists to support work that is public facing, community rooted, and human. The goal is not just to be seen, but to be remembered and to build something people truly show up for.
If you’re planning an event or thinking about how your work shows up in community, I’m glad to talk it through.
From the people and communities I’ve worked with
Kelly is a dynamic go-getter who is fun to work with in addition to being ALL BUSINESS. She served on Roslindale Village Main Street's (RVMS) Marketing Committee and helped uplift and manage events and other marketing initiatives to promote our community and neighborhood. She's also politically savvy and easy to bounce ideas off of -- I truly enjoyed working with her!
Alia
Not only does Kelly bring an extraordinary enthusiasm and diligence to everything she does, she also shows up with her full self in service of tasks and mission. In addition to being a event planner extraordinaire, Kelly has an astute political perspective and a unique ability to anticipate and manage unexpected situations.
Leslie
If you choose to hire Kelly, just know that you are NOT just hiring an exceptional marketing communications and event planning expert, you are also hiring an individual who sees potential in everyone and deeply cares about the widespread impact of her talent.
Justina
A few organizations and small businesses KFL has worked alongside
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Kelly planned a milestone birthday party for me and I could not have been more happy with the result. I was so pleased with the attention to detail, work ethic, responsiveness, and all around good humor. She knew what we wanted and executed it perfectly. Our guests are still talking about it months later.
Private Client
The Gala was not only beautiful but also perfectly executed, with every detail meticulously thought out and seamlessly coordinated. Kelly has an innate ability to create an atmosphere that feels both elegant and enjoyable, making our guests feel welcomed and engaged throughout the evening. Her creativity and professionalism made the entire planning process a pleasure, and her leadership ensured that the event ran smoothly from start to finish.
Molly
Kelly has changed the game for our small women owned business! With just a few short sessions and a comprehensive strategy plan from her we have never been busier! She is a total pleasure to work with and a complete gem of a human being. Thank you Kelly!!! 🦋
Monarch Organizing
Since founding KFL Strategies, the work has supported Massachusetts nonprofits and community organizations in raising and stewarding more than
through events, campaigns, and partnerships
2.3 million dollars
Conversations begin with a brief introductory call to understand fit and scope.
Now accepting inquiries for 2027 events and community public relations work.