Kelly Mallery is a coach, consultant, speaker, and Operational Excellence leader with a passion for helping change agents overcome resistance and lead meaningful transformation with greater ease and confidence. With over a decade of hands-on experience in manufacturing—including solar, aerospace, and medical devices—Kelly currently leads continuous improvement at two Viant Medical sites while also running her own coaching and consulting practice. A proud Kata Girl Geek and founder of Kata School Northeast, she specializes in helping leaders shift their perspective, embrace scientific thinking, and build adaptable, people-centered cultures that drive lasting impact.