Our Leadership

J. K. Dulaney, Principal & Founder of District First Program Management, brings over two decades of experience across construction-industry systems, insurance-based risk management principles, and public-sector capital program environments. Her professional background integrates construction-process fluency, governance analysis, and financial accountability. Certified by the State of California as a Qualified Administrator since 2007, she holds a Master of Business Administration from Touro University Worldwide. Ongoing studies in the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program further strengthen her foundation in executive leadership and organizational governance. 

Her advisory approach is independent, structured, and governance-focused—designed to support district leadership and oversight bodies with clear, defensible guidance that strengthens transparency and public trust in bond-funded modernization programs. She translates complex regulatory, financial, and construction information into clear, Board-ready insights that support sound decision-making and disciplined public accountability.

Throughout her career, J. K. has worked alongside district leadership, architects, inspectors, contractors, and oversight committees, contributing to governance alignment across capital programs. As Principal & Founder of District First Program Management, she established the firm to deliver objective, structured oversight that strengthens accountability, builds community trust, and supports successful bond program implementation from planning through completion.