Speaking

Laurin brings the same energy to the stage that she brings to every client engagement: direct, from the heart, and built to move people into action. Whether she’s speaking to a room of nonprofit leaders, project managers, or emerging professionals, her sessions leave audiences with real tools and systems that they can use the next day.

Laurin Kelly, MPH, PMP is a transformational speaker, strategic leader, and the Founder and Principal Consultant of Battle Plan Strategic Consulting. With over 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and complex initiatives across public health, healthcare, and philanthropy, she has worked with Fortune 500 companies including Amazon, Apple, and Booz Allen Hamilton, as well as dozens of nonprofits and foundations.

A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Standards for Excellence® Licensed Consultant, Laurin is known for her people-first approach and her ability to translate complex operational challenges into clear, actionable strategies. She is also the founder of the Association of Black Women in Project and Program Management (ABWIPPM), an organization dedicated to advancing the visibility and leadership of Black women in the field.

“Laurin’s webinar was genuinely one of the best I’ve attended, it kept me fully present (no multitasking!) and gave me so much to reflect on. I especially appreciated how she connected project management to the skills so many of us already use as admin professionals. It helped me reframe how I see my strengths in planning, SOP creation, and process improvement as valuable tools I can confidently build on. I’m looking forward to learning more from her work and following what she shares. I am thankful for such a thoughtful and inspiring session!”