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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.

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About Laurin Kelly

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 has spoken in front of audiences ranging from 5 to 600 and brings the same warmth, rigor, and relatability to every room. Laurin speaks on topics at the intersection of project management, nonprofit operations, and professional development, including:

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Project management for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations
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Building a consulting business in the social impact sector
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Pivoting into project management as a career
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Leading through ambiguity and navigating complex initiatives
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Operational infrastructure and systems for nonprofit organizations
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Advancing Black women in project and program management
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Past Engagements

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American Society of Administrative Professionals

American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)

Pivoting Into Project Management

April 2025  ·  Virtual  ·  600+ attendees

The Business of Public Health Summit

The Business of Public Health Summit

Building a Public Health Consulting Business (Panel)

April 2025  ·  In Person  ·  100+ attendees

ABWIPPM Annual Conference

ABWIPPM Annual Conference

Building a PM Consulting Business

September 2025  ·  In Person  ·  100 attendees

PMI Washington DC Annual Conference

PMI Washington DC Annual Conference

Leading in the Gray: PM When the Answers Aren't Clear

October 2025  ·  In Person  ·  75 attendees

Public Health Club CEO Summit

Public Health Club CEO Summit

Panelist

January 2026  ·  Virtual  ·  200+ attendees

“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!”

Pivoting into Project Management
— Webinar Attendee

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