With almost two decades of organizational development and change management experience, Kelly Thompson, has enabled numerous INGOs and local organizations to operationalize systemic change, including creating efficient operations and teams.

Her successes include developing organizational capacity assessment and change management protocols for local organizations in Asia and developing an award winning partnership and localization methodology that garnered the Humentum’s Operations Excellence Award. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, meditation, and creative writing.

She practices Buddhism, in the tradition of Plum Village, to navigate change in her own life. Kelly’s favorite quote on change:

“Breathing in, I see the beautiful leaves, breathing out, I know they are impermanent. Smiling at the nature of change I enjoy their presence even more.” – Thich Nhat Hanh