Kelly Frances Bates leads the strategic direction of IISC and pushes boundaries to reimagine what’s possible for racial equity and social justice. With her collaborative and shared leadership approach, Kelly supports a bold team of consultants and trainers who partner with leaders, organizations, and networks to turn their highest aspirations for change into tangible and equitable impact. With over thirty years in the field, Kelly is a seasoned leadership and organizational change consultant, nonprofit civic leader, and lawyer who has led advocacy, organizing, and racial justice organizations on local and national stages.