
Welcome To Our Studio

Small Business, Big Impact
Cinnovation Studio is a collective of experts, small consulting firms, and startups who combine our resources to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions to meet your unique civic challenges.

Redefining Possibilities
We approach our work with curiosity and imagination. Whether it's combining existing tools in nuanced ways or exploring new tools like AI, you can rely on our team of experts to deliver creative solutions.

Customized Solutions
We understand there is no one-size-fits-all solution. That's why we provide a menu of fully customized options tailored to serve your unique community. Count on our versatility to cater to your needs effectively.

Kelly Hickler, AICP
Chief Cinnovation Officer
Founded on Fun and Experience
Cinnovation Studio was founded by Kelly Hickler, AICP and represents the culmination of her more than 15 years of civic and community development experience. Kelly has experience working in both the private and public sectors in California, Colorado, and Texas. She brings a sense of playfulness to all her work and her experience includes long range planning; current planning and development review; environmental planning; open space, park, and trail planning; master development planning; and grant writing. She has also been a lecturer at California State Polytechnic University and served as a Planning Commissioner. When she’s not Cinnovating you can find her playing guitar, hiking, rock climbing, exploring old cities and castles in Europe, and learning German. Schön, Sie kennenzulernen (nice to meet you)!​
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