Kelly Gagnon-Hernandez joined Talbott Talent in November 2021 as VP of Strategy and Innovation, where she partnered with boards to strengthen executive recruitment, stakeholder engagement, and marketing strategies for associations and nonprofits. In November 2023, she transitioned into a consulting role while launching Nonprofit Marketing Nerds, a boutique agency providing Fractional CMO services—combining high-level strategy with a team of expert copywriters, designers, and digital marketers to execute it.

With 20+ years in nonprofit leadership and consulting, Kelly has led 500+ nonprofits through marketing strategy, fundraising growth, and digital engagement. Previously, she served as Director of PR & Development at Macon Resources, a $16M disability service provider, and led one of Illinois’ top-performing adult education programs at Richland Community College.

Now based in Decatur, IL and Mexico City, Mexico, Kelly helps organizations scale their impact with strategy that works and a team that delivers. When she’s not leading campaigns, she’s traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband, Luis Felipe, and their two dogs, Arya and Lulu.