Kelly Suzanne Saulsberry, The Crafty Communicator & Savvy Strategist™, Founder/Principal of A.S.C. She credits her family and former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington with inspiring her advocacy and career in social impact, service, and community-building that are grounded in humanistic values and democratic ideals. A strategist, communicator, and bridge-builder, Kelly brings over 15 years of experi
ence in the non-profit and public sectors where she directed policy, public engagement, programming, and strategic communications. In December 2023, Kelly launched A.S.C. Concepts, her social impact consulting boutique focused on the intersections of activation, strategy, and communications. She offers thought-partnership, strategy development, project management, communications, professional coaching, and facilitation. Through A.S.C. Concepts, she aims to propel individuals and organizations to activate their missions, connect with audiences, and accelerate change. Kelly treasures her five Cs- courage, curiosity, conviction, collaboration, and compassion- that guide what she does, how she does it, and with whom. She enjoys spending time with family and close friends over a shared meal, as well as long walks, good books, watching dramas and thrillers, and traveling.
