Who We Are
Battle Plan Strategic Consulting is a Black woman-owned boutique consulting firm founded in 2020. We partner with nonprofits, foundations, coalitions, social impact organizations, and associations to turn strategy into execution — building the governance, operational, financial, and project management systems that help organizations plan with intention, execute with discipline, and prove their impact.
We bring a vast array of expertise to every engagement. Our team combines deep cross-sector experience with a genuine passion for strengthening the organizations doing the most important work in our communities.
Our Mission & Vision
We partner with nonprofits, foundations, coalitions, social impact organizations, local government agencies, and associations to turn strategy into execution. We build the governance, operational, financial, and project management systems that help organizations plan with intention, execute with discipline, and prove their impact.
We envision a nonprofit and philanthropic sector where innovative ideas are matched with strong infrastructure — where organizations operate with clarity, accountability, and equity, and where communities benefit from institutions built to last.
How We Work
We don’t drop off a report and disappear. We immerse ourselves in the work with you as a trusted partner and facilitator.
Every engagement starts with a clear-eyed assessment of where your organization is and where it needs to go. From there, we build durable and realistic systems — the kind your team can actually use and sustain. We bring structure without rigidity, accountability without bureaucracy, and a deep commitment to equity at every step.
Our approach is informed by Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, and Hybrid methodologies, the Project Management Institute (PMI), and guided by the Standards for Excellence® code for nonprofit governance and management.
Meet The Core Team
Laurin Kelly, MPH, PMP
CEO & Principal Consultant
Laurin Kelly, MPH, PMP
CEO & Principal Consultant
Battle Plan Strategic Consulting was founded in 2020 by Laurin Kelly, a consultant, nonprofit founder, and project management professional who has spent her career at the intersection of strategy and execution.
Laurin built Battle Plan around a simple observation: the organizations doing the most important work are often the ones least resourced to build the systems that make that work sustainable. Not because of a lack of will or vision — but because the day-to-day demands of mission-driven work leave little room for the infrastructure work that happens underneath it.
Laurin holds a Master of Public Health with a Certificate in Health Management and Policy and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant.
Gabrielle Spotwell, PMP
Program Administrator
Gabrielle Spotwel, PMP
Program Administrator
Gabrielle keeps Battle Plan running with precision and creativity. She brings deep expertise in executive support, event coordination, social media management, and brand strategy — and a track record of managing high-stakes, high-visibility work with ease.
Before joining Battle Plan, Gabrielle coordinated large-scale events at CBRE Microsoft and worked as a TV researcher for Hulu/Andscape's award-winning show, The Conversations Project. A Morgan State University graduate, she approaches every project with the same energy: innovative, thorough, and committed to excellence.
Michael Kelly
Chief of Staff
Michael Kelly
Chief of Staff
Michael is the operational backbone of Battle Plan's day-to-day. As Chief of Staff, he supports the executive team, oversees digital and social strategy, and serves as the first point of contact for clients and partners.
With 10+ years in administration, project management, and customer service — and current studies in Cybersecurity and AI — Michael brings a forward-looking lens to everything he touches. He's known for his initiative, his ability to lead by example, and his instinct for making complex operations feel effortless.
Jordan Lee
Marketing Consultant
Jordan Lee
Marketing Consultant
Jordan is the creative force shaping how Battle Plan shows up in the world. A multidisciplinary creative with over a decade of experience in branding, graphic design, and strategic communications, he's collaborated with C-suite leaders, fashion designers, and influencers, bringing the same strategic rigor to each.
At Battle Plan, Jordan leads brand voice, visual identity, and design, ensuring the firm's presence reflects the quality and intentionality of its work. He brings a rare blend of aesthetic vision and operational follow-through that makes ideas land.
Tiffany Lymon
Senior Director of Consulting Ops & Planning
Tiffany Lymon
Senior Director of Consulting Ops & Planning
Tiffany Lymon, MBA, is an experienced professional who designs leadership systems and intelligent infrastructure that help organizations move from strategy to sustained execution. With over 20 years of experience spanning business operations, talent development, and organizational strategy, Tiffany works at the intersection of performance, platforms, and people.
Tiffany designs connected environments and immersive leadership experiences paired with AI-powered pipelines, payment flows, and delivery systems that translate growth into measurable business outcomes. For Tiffany, leadership clarity and operational infrastructure are two halves of the same engine.
Battle Plan also partners with a variety of other small businesses, subcontractors, and subject matter experts to help execute the important work that we do.
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