Kelly Abanda

Kelly Abanda is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in coaching, organizational development, and leadership training. Currently serving as a Mental Fitness/Positive Intelligence Coach at Positive Intelligence since July 2023, Kelly facilitates workshops aimed at enhancing workplace mental fitness and productivity for individual and corporate clients. As the Founder and Certified Neuroscience Coach at Design Your Detour since June 2018, Kelly empowers individuals and teams to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. Additionally, freelance consulting work has involved coaching leaders and creating impactful workshops for various organizations worldwide. Previous roles include Business Coach at Rachel Luna.biz and Assistant Director at SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund, where Kelly developed training programs and led organizational change initiatives. Kelly's educational background includes a Master’s in Leadership & Organizational Studies from Azusa Pacific University and a B.S. in Speech Communications from St. Catherine University, complemented by a Certificate in Mediation.