Neil Jacobs, Administrator National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Kelley led the creation of NOAA's Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Program, a complex effort requiring congressional approval and funding. Implementing this program was the most impactful achievement during my time at NOAA, made possible by her vision and perseverance. She combines deep expertise in intervention, support, prevention, policy, and budgeting with a leadership style that is both inspiring and empathetic. It was an honor to work alongside her in advancing a harassment-free workplace.

Director of HR, at NetApp

I’ve had the privilege of working with Kelley multiple times to develop strategies to drive equity in large tech organizations. She has the keen ability to leverage data and manage the human side of this work to bring forth success. Through her work, I’ve been able to move the needle in a meaningful way. Kelley makes strategy sexy.

Working with Kelley is easy and supportive. She has the connections necessary to help build a plan that incorporates many different layers of a strategy. She is flexible and strives to meet the needs of the organization. So far, we have been able to launch a whole cache of resources and she remains in contact for follow-up help and ideas as needed. I highly recommend her.

Tina Fang - Chief Deputy at Colorado Office of Public Defenders

We worked with Kelley on a Fortune 500 C-level leadership offsite event. She took time to deeply understand the audience so she could deliver the most impactful presentation, guide difficult but necessary discussions, and facilitate workshops to help the team evolve their thinking and behaviors. Her approach to inclusive innovation, diversity and belonging was presented in the context of broader corporate goals and strategies, creating the necessary connection between the two for our client. She is truly a powerhouse and is uniquely skilled at moving the needle on helping teams operate with an “inclusive innovation” approach. We could not recommend her enough and look forward to teaming up with her again!

Alison Miley - Senior Vice President of Communications at Services Notion Strategies

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At BurnBright Consulting, we understand that workplace risks—like burnout, bias, misconduct, and toxic leadership—go far beyond surface-level perks. These are the hidden challenges that, if left unchecked, can quickly escalate into costly crises for your organization.

ABOUT burn bright consulting

Our mission is to decrease these risks while helping you build a culture of innovation and inclusion. We don’t just help companies prevent burnout; we help them proactively address people-focused risks that threaten their success, from misconduct and harassment to disengagement and leadership failures.

It’s time to stop reacting to crises and start building a culture where people—and profits—thrive. No more trade-offs, no more missed opportunities. Let’s create an environment where your top talent stays, misconduct never escalates, and your organization leads with resilience.

What if we reject the outdated idea that workplace risks are the cost of doing business? 

It's bigger than burnout

Burnout is just a symptom. Underneath are deeper risks—misconduct, toxic leadership, and disengagement—that, if ignored, lead to costly crises. We identify these hidden risks and provide strategic solutions to address them at the core, preventing burnout and protecting your organization from preventable crises.

Jargon-free guarantee

We translate complex risk management strategies into clear, actionable steps that improve your workplace culture. Our approach ensures your people are part of the solution, driving sustainable growth while protecting your organization from costly risks.

Applied + actionable 

Our approach has been tested across high-stakes environments like the White House, U.S. Military, and the NY prison system. We deliver proven, actionable strategies to manage workplace risks, prevent crises, and drive cultural transformation—no matter how deeply ingrained the challenges.

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Called “a benchmark in her field” by the Pentagon, Kelley Bonner is a risk management expert who transforms workplace culture by addressing the hidden risks that lead to crises—such as misconduct, toxic leadership, and burnout.

Kelley is a licensed therapist with master’s degrees in social work and criminal justice. She leads a team of HR professionals, positive psychologists, and expert trainers with over 120 years of combined experience and advanced certifications, bringing a holistic approach to organizational transformation.

A recognized thought leader in people-focused risk, sexual assault response and prevention, and organizational development, she has worked with federal and international organizations such as the U.S. Military, United Nations, and NATO to create safer environments and implement violence prevention strategies.


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