About Us

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 Kelly Franklin has more than 30 years of experience across higher education, social services, including vocational rehabilitation, and the private sector. She began her career in public vocational rehabilitation as a counselor and has since held both counseling and administrative roles throughout the social services system. Ms. Franklin provides training, coaching, and consulting in leadership, behavior change, and system change management.

In 2020, Kelly became the Director of VR Projects and Services at the Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation at the University of Washington. As the Center VR Director, Kelly served the nation's Region 10 area that covers Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. During her time at the University of Washington, Kelly delivered foundational vocational rehabilitation training and consulting support to VR professionals. She also partners with organizations to build cultures that are inspired, empowered, and aligned with their vision, mission, and values. Ms. Franklin holds the CRC credential and has been a member of MINT since 2014. 

Change It Up Consulting was founded on a simple but powerful belief: that every individual and organization has the capacity to grow, adapt, and thrive — even in the face of significant change.

Our mission is to serve as a trusted partner on that journey, providing the guidance, tools, and strategies needed to turn transitions into transformative experiences.

"Assisting Individuals & Organizations in a Changing World."

 We specialize in change management, leadership development, and organizational transformation. We bring expertise in helping leaders and teams understand the human side of change — addressing not

just the strategic and operational dimensions, but also the emotional, cultural, and interpersonal dynamics that determine whether change efforts truly succeed. Photo by Matteo Vistocco on Unsplash

Each interaction begins with a commitment to understand your unique context. We do not offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Every engagement begins with listening — learning about your challenges, your

culture, your people, and your aspirations. From there, we design customized strategies and programs that align with your specific goals and deliver measurable results.