Kelly Leonard

Kelly Leonard

(She/her)

Director, Client Experience

Catalyst | Compass | Connector | Collaborator 

Kelly believes every person has extraordinary potential and a right to personally experience human flourishing.

As the Director of Client Experience, Kelly is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and delivery of Be Equitable’s overall client experience goals. This means coordinating across our team and managing the program delivery process to ensure it’s a process that’s as smooth and meaningful as possible. 

Kelly’s passion for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) work was ignited when (as a small business owner) she encountered challenges when attempting to engage large companies as clients. This resulted in her creation of an award-winning television show (“Small Business Network”) that provided programming and services to amplify and address the unique needs of local, small, and/or minority business enterprises through a Supplier Diversity and economic development lens. While Kelly no longer hosts the “Small Business Network”, she remains committed to addressing the inequities that persist in the marketplace and economically disadvantage local, small, and/or minority businesses. 

Is your political correctness motivated by judgment or empathy?

My political correctness is motivated by my faith. As a Christ follower, I am motivated by this simple guiding principle – love God, love others. Not gonna lie … the “love others” part can be challenging at times.

What’s something people don’t know about you?

In 1999, I ran two separate marathons within one month of each other.

What’s one thing you haven’t done yet? What’s holding you back?

Traveled to Africa. The pandemic and scheduling. When I go, I want to be able to invest a significant amount of time. Thankfully, my sabbatical is coming soon!

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 - 1:00PM ET

Join us for an engaging and interactive Zoom panel with Be Equitable team members who will discuss important issues currently facing the LGBTQ+ community, explore the power of allyship, and transforming workspaces that foster a sense of belonging for all.
Listen, learn and connect with other DEI colleagues and changemakers who every day bravely speak the truth about how together we can create a just and equitable world for all. We hope that you will join us.

This session is part of our #BE365 series which celebrates, educates, and highlights cultural moments and under-represented voices throughout the year.