Karen Hershey
Karen Hershey
Founder and President
KLH Advisory LLC
Island Heights, NJ
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Description

As a former Deputy Attorney General and Mayor with decades of experience in public affairs, regulatory navigation, and chamber leadership at the Jersey Shore, I specialize in community engagement and government relations for film and media productions. Known as a high-energy advocate who builds trust and gets results, I support productions with public perception, permitting, partnerships, and strategic communication. I also assist with location services, drawing on deep knowledge of New Jersey’s diverse communities to help identify and secure film-friendly sites. In addition, I bring on-camera and voiceover talent to creative projects, with experience as a radio/TV host, theater actor, and trained voice performer.
NJ Certified Women’s Business and Small Business Enterprise



Special Skills & Experience

With decades of experience in New Jersey state government, municipal leadership, and public affairs consulting, I bring a deep understanding of how to align creative projects with regulatory requirements, permitting needs, and community priorities. I specialize in government relations, stakeholder engagement, communications strategy, and location support grounded in real-world experience helping productions build trust, secure access, and move forward with confidence.

As a former Deputy Attorney General, Mayor, and Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce leader, I help productions navigate permitting, zoning, and logistical approvals at both the local and state levels. I develop and manage community-facing strategies that align with production goals, foster goodwill, and reduce friction. I also support location scouting and servicing by identifying, evaluating, and gaining access to film-friendly sites, using my extensive statewide network to streamline logistics and build community buy-in. I advise productions on anticipating challenges, engaging key stakeholders, and aligning creative vision with regulatory and political realities. I also offer crisis response guidance, help build local partnerships, and act as a trusted connector between productions and New Jersey communities.

In addition, I offer on-camera and voiceover talent for commercial, narration, character, and promotional work. As a former radio and TV host and trained performer, I bring warmth, range, and expressive delivery to creative projects.

New Jersey Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE).


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  • Color Code Key
  • (WBE) Women Business Enterprise
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