Featured Media
The Tortoise and the Cats
Disrupt HR, Charlottesville • 2019
Kelli was the closing speaker for DisruptHR Charlottesville, an annual event that energizes, informs, and empowers those in the HR field and beyond. In her closing speech, Kelli shared a fable about DEI, individual choice, and collective impact.
The Privilege of Hope
Keynote, Charlottesville • 2020
Kelli delivered a heartfelt keynote speech at a virtual conference in Charlottesville. Her carefully crafted words were woven together to inspire change, reflection and provide actions to be better. Read more about the Privilege of Hope project here.
Additional Media
Queens of Moxie Podcast
Podcast • 2023
Kelli, then the Alumni Board President, offered a graduation address to the Elon Class of 2010.
A Story That Is Uniquely Yours, and a Narrative That Is Decidedly Ours
UVA Alumni Association, Charlottesville • 2021
Kelli was the closing speaker for the University of Virginia Alumni Association, Retold Virtual Experience, celebrating women alumnae.
CFA Institute Annual Conference Live (The Deeper Dive) CFA Institute Annual Conference Live • 2019
Kelli goes deeper on diversity and inclusion in investment management in this conversation, unpacking the data behind the Driving Change report and what it takes to move an industry from findings to action.
CFA Institute • 2019 (The Introductory Overview)
CFA Institute • 2019
Kelli shared observations about the investment management industry workshops that informed the 20 recommendations featured in the Driving Change report.
Elon University Distinguished Alumna
Elon University, Elon, NC • 2010
Kelli accepts the Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award from Elon University.
Elon University Graduation Address
Elon University, Elon, NC • 2010
Kelli joins the Queens of Moxie podcast for a grounding conversation about leadership and the mentors who shaped her, including Maya Angelou, whom she counts as a mentor, advisor, and friend.
Featured Press
Making Space: Using Diversity and Inclusion Programs to Build a Better Workplace
C-BIZ Magazine • 2019
Featured in cover story on how Charlottesville civic and business leaders are proving how diversity and inclusion programs can be good for the community and good for business.
Additional Press Clippings
UVA Darden's Nonprofit Executive in Residence to Help Students Practice Board Work Before They Get in the Game
Darden Report, University of Virginia • 2026
Profile of Kelli's role as the Golub Capital Board Fellows Nonprofit Executive in Residence at Darden, sharing her vision for preparing MBA students for nonprofit board service.
Averett University Names Dr. Kelli Palmer Senior Advisor
Martinsville Bulletin (Averett University) • 2026
Announcement of Kelli's appointment as senior advisor to Averett University President Tatia Daniels Granger, drawing on her higher education and organizational leadership experience.
Leadership Lessons with Kelli Palmer, Ph.D.
Business Women's Round Table, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce • 2020
Video interview with Kelli, then Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion at CFA Institute, sharing leadership lessons with the Business Women's Round Table.
CFA Institute Partners with Center for Nonprofit Excellence to Launch New Finance Academy
Charlottesville Tomorrow • 2018
Coverage of the five-year Finance Academy partnership between CFA Institute and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, developed under Kelli's leadership as director of corporate citizenship.
UVA Alumni Community Profile
UVA Alumni Community • 2021
A personal profile of Kelli's path through graduate education at UVA, her board service, and her work leading Inclusion, Diversity, and Corporate Citizenship at CFA Institute.
Fireside Chat with Kelli Palmer - Live from WiDS 2023
Donning of the Kente Endowment Honors Trustee and Alumna Kelli Palmer ‘98
Charlottesville High School Classroom Renovation Press Release
Charlottesville High School Strategic Community Partnership Press Release
Kelli Palmer and Mike Murphy, Corporate Citizenship at CFA Institute
Charlottesville Women in Tech, Diversity in Hiring