Kerri Kelly
Kerri Kelly is the founder of CTZNWELL, a movement to mobilize the wellness community into a powerful force for change. Her work was sparked on 9/11, when she lost her firefighter stepdad in the Towers. She quickly discovered the power of mindfulness, not just as a tool for personal healing, but as a catalyst for collective change. Since then, Kerri has worked passionately across communities to fight for justice and well-being. She’s been instrumental in translating the tools of wellness into practical application and social action in the public sector, working in collaboration with community organizers, spiritual leaders, and policy makers. Kerri’s leadership has inspired a movement to democratize wellness that is actively organizing around issues of economic justice (Fight for 15), food system reform (Plate of the Union), and civic engagement (voteWELL).
Learn more about this presenter’s work:
The Privilege of Well-Being | TEDxBend
Resources
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8 Steps for Committing to Activism: The Yoga of Social Change
For Seane Corn and Kerri Kelly, social activism aligns closely with the foundations of yoga. They offered these steps for mindfully engaging.
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8 Tips for Worrying Less
Kripalu's Lara Tupper seeks wisdom from activist Kerri Kelly, neuroscientist V. S. Rakmachandran, Sister Mary Catharine Perry, Mister Rogers, and Shaun the Sheep.
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Say No to Good Vibes? The Dangers of Spiritual Bypass
What should those of us in “wellness” communities do to act responsibly? How do we strike a crucial balance between self-care and community care? Writer Lara Tupper seeks wisdom from Kripalu faculty and presenters.
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