Next Generation

Leadership with Heart, Strategy, and Purpose

Leadership with Heart, Strategy, and Purpose

07/09/2025

After two decades working at the intersection of brand, strategy, and leadership, most recently as CEO of The BrandLab, I’ve come to understand something deeply: The strongest leaders aren’t just high performing; they’re deeply rooted in who they are. They…

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Forbes Council Article: The Urgent Need For Internship Access For Historically Marginalized Groups

11/14/2024

Kelli Williams authored this article as a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council Member. The Council is for Nonprofit Leaders Who Want to Change the World. Forbes Nonprofit Council empowers successful, diverse leaders in the nonprofit sector to network, publish,…

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Forbes Council Article: Changing The Face And Voice Of Marketing And Advertising Starts With Each Of Us

08/07/2024

Kelli Williams authored this article as a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council Member. The Council is for Nonprofit Leaders Who Want to Change the World. Forbes Nonprofit Council empowers successful, diverse leaders in the nonprofit sector to network, publish,…

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Forbes Council Article: 14 Strategies For Creating An Effective Nonprofit Internship Program

08/05/2024

Kelli Williams contributed to this article as a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council Member. The Council is for Nonprofit Leaders Who Want to Change the World. Forbes Nonprofit Council empowers successful, diverse leaders in the nonprofit sector to network,…

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Celebrating 15 Years of Impact: A Poem for The BrandLab

07/01/2024

Today is a big day. As we continue to celebrate The BrandLab’s 15th anniversary, I’m filled with pride, gratitude, and hope for what’s ahead. This morning, a special moment landed on page 9 of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, a…

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The BrandLab on My KC Live: Sharing Our Mission in Kansas City

01/24/2024

I had the incredible opportunity to join My KC Live on KCTV/KSMO/tv to talk about something I care deeply about, The BrandLab’s mission to change the face and voice of the marketing and advertising industry. Alongside my colleagues, we had…

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The BrandLab Announces New CEO

02/02/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. February 1, 2023—The BrandLab today announced that Kelli Williams will officially assume the CEO position with the organization after an interim stint starting last September. A nonprofit based in Minneapolis with offices in Kansas City…

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Stepping Into Purpose: My Interim CEO Role at The BrandLab

09/21/2022

It wasn’t an easy decision to step into this role, but it was the right one. After more than 11 years of being deeply involved with The BrandLab, I’m honored to share that I’ve accepted the role of Interim CEO.…

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Courageous, not Fearless

07/12/2022

My 11-year-old daughter and I spent almost 2-weeks visiting multiple places on the East Coast. It was a great mother/daughter trip with many adventures.  I have a fear of being lost. Because of this fear, our trip full of planes,…

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