Kelli Bettenhausen joined JMJ Associates in 2014 and brings over 20 years of diverse experience in leadership, safety, program development and grant management in the public health, government, education and construction industries. She is especially passionate about working with individuals and organizations in safety, strategy, culture and transformation. Kelli values and understands the importance of effective leadership and the direct correlation to an organization’s success. Her work history is diverse and includes organizations in areas of oil and gas, construction, manufacturing and railway. Kelli has experience facilitating and leading initiatives as well. She led collaborative community initiatives, bringing together individuals from non-profit, for-profit, education, and faith-based organizations with great success. In fact, her ability to break through challenges, build relationships, collaborate and include diverse populations, led to sustainable impacts in safety, in collaboration for the Youth Experiencing Success in School (YESS) initiative. Kelli values culture and is passionate about what drives human behavior. She has experience working with people at all developmental levels; ranging from early childhood (birth to five) to the elderly. Her motto is. “Never judge a book by its cover”. Kelli strongly values the art of inquiring and listening to be an effective coach, workshop facilitator and leader in Restorative Practices. Kelli’s ability to build relationships and partnerships is one of her strongest talents. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Kelli has published a bilingual early childhood board book, I Am! Yo Soy! and was a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach. Kelli holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nebraska Omaha and earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership. She is certified in Restorative Practices.