KPMG, global professional services network and designated Big-Four firm, announced the addition of veteran government executive Savannah Jefferson as Director, along with the promotions of Maggie Mickler, Danielle Kosberg, and Kelsi Snow within the firm’s Tallahassee-based government services practice.
KPMG US Partner Anthony Monaco said, “KPMG Florida is proud to be the name state leaders trust. At the heart of our mission and exceptional service to our clients is a team trained by serving in state government at many levels. This is a terrific and growing team and I am proud of their tireless work in the Sunshine State.”
Savannah Jefferson is joining KPMG as a Director. With deep experience in public affairs and legislative outreach, Jefferson is recognized for her ability to foster relationships and guide organizations through Florida’s complex political environment. She most recently served as Director of External Affairs for Governor Ron DeSantis, a role she has held since September 2021. As a senior advisor to the Governor, she oversaw strategic outreach and engagement efforts on behalf of the Executive office, working closely with stakeholders across Florida.
Before that role, Jefferson was Director of Communications at the Florida Hospital Association, where she led communications during a pivotal time for the state’s health care system. At FHA, she managed media relations, coordinated messaging on policy and public health issues, and supported hospitals statewide as they navigated both legislative priorities and pandemic-related challenges. Her work helped strengthen the association’s voice in public policy debates while elevating the profile of Florida’s hospital community. She also spent more than three years at Volunteer Florida, holding senior roles in legislative affairs and external relations, where she managed outreach, coalition-building, and engagement initiatives to advance statewide service.
Maggie Mickler has been promoted to Principal at KPMG, where she will continue working with agencies on challenges related to grants management, disaster recovery, risk management, and operational efficiency. Mickler previously served as Managing Director at KPMG, she is recognized for her ability to identify process improvements, mitigate risk, and guide organizations through disaster response and recovery efforts.
Before joining KPMG, Mickler held senior roles across the Florida state government. She served as Assistant Secretary and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic Self-Sufficiency at the Florida Department of Children and Families, overseeing large-scale programs designed to support Florida’s most vulnerable populations. At the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, she was Staff Director and earlier External Affairs Manager, focusing on workforce and economic development initiatives. She also served as Director of Communications for the Florida Department of Management Services and as Press Secretary for the Florida Senate Majority Office, where she led media strategy and messaging. Her career in public service began in the Florida House of Representatives.
Mickler was honored for her hard work in 2025, receiving the News Service of Florida Above & Beyond Award for women in government. She was recognized for her work advancing accountability, operational efficiency, and public service innovation.
Danielle Kosberg has been promoted to Managing Director at KPMG, where she will continue to lead efforts in finance transformation and large-scale project delivery. Kosberg previously served as Director of Finance Transformation at KPMG, helping clients modernize systems, strengthen financial operations, and achieve greater efficiency. She brings more than 18 years of experience in public- and private-sector project management, financial systems, and operational transformation.
Before joining KPMG, Kosberg was Vice President of Florida Operations for Voyatek (formerly GCOM Software) and a Senior Project Manager with ISF, Inc. She also played a key leadership role on the state’s enterprise financial system initiative as the Department of Financial Services’ Deputy Project Director for the Florida PALM project, overseeing nearly seven years of planning and implementation work. Her career in state government also includes service at the Florida Department of Management Services, where she was Project Manager for MyFloridaMarketPlace and Strategic Sourcing Lead.
Kelsi Snow has been promoted to Manager at KPMG, where she supports client engagement and account management for the firm’s Florida practice. She has been with the firm for three years, previously serving as a Senior Associate for Account Relations, focusing on strengthening relationships with public-sector clients and advancing strategic initiatives.
Before joining KPMG, Snow was a Communications Assistant at Bascom Communications & Consulting, gaining experience in messaging, media support, and public affairs. She also worked at the University of Florida as both a Preview Staffer and Preview Logistics Student Coordinator, and completed an internship with Pitch Publicity in New York, where she supported administration and event planning. Snow holds a Juris Master in Administrative Law & Governmental Relations from Florida State University and a B.S. in Public Relations with a minor in Leadership from the University of Florida, where she was active in Florida Blue Key.
Vincent Fetchero and Maxwell Thursam, have both been promoted to Senior Associate. They’re committed to serving clients across Florida in areas including economic development and emergency management. Both bring strengths in data analysis, critical thinking, and project management to drive meaningful client outcomes, while continuing to grow through lifelong learning and relationship-building.
