Kelly Bron Johnson
Kelly Bron Johnson is an Autistic and Hard of Hearing (HoH) Neurodiversity Expert who founded Completely Inclusive in order to create the change she wanted to see in the world.
She aims to create more welcoming workplaces where people can use their full talents and energy devoted to their work, not having to worry about hiding their various identities or facing discrimination. As a mixed heritage Black, non-binary person, she brings her lived experience and intersecting identities to all her work and presentations, and challenges people to see Disabled People, 2SLGBTQ+, BIPOC, and all oppressed or marginalized peoples in a more inclusive light.
Kelly Bron holds a degree in Linguistics, and enhanced her university education with courses in Adult Education. She worked as an English as a Second Language teacher for six years; experience that has her at ease in front of crowds, with a deep understanding of adult pedagogy.
Speaking topics
- The Value of a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace Culture
This presentation is focused on the value Neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic, Dyspraxic, Mental Health Challenges, Intellectual Disability and more) people specifically bring to a workplace and how to best accommodate and work with or serve Neurodivergent individuals.
- How to Create a Completely Inclusive Workplace Culture
Is it truly possible to accommodate everyone’s needs and be Completely Inclusive? We believe the answer is YES! This talk presents the value of inclusive workplace cultures and gives advice on how to best accommodate all disabilities, visible and invisible differences, and how that positively results in the productivity and happiness of all employees.
- Inclusive Language: Using the Right Words
With so many acronyms and new terms being used, it’s hard to know which words are the best to be as inclusive as possible. This talk breaks down current terms in use, what to do when you make a mistake, and why the correct labels matter so much to people.
- Anti-Black Racism
This presentation gives an overview of the history of Colonization and Enslavement that has led to many of the systemic issues we face today. Anti-Black racism harms not only Black people, but also holds back and harms people of all races and genders, including white people. This interactive workshop helps everyone understand the part they play in working together to break down barriers to inclusion, and encourages participants to learn more about history from a Decolonized perspective.
Video clips
Speaker testimonials
On behalf of TH!NK and AstraZencea Canada, I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your incredibly moving and insightful presentation this afternoon. Your willingness to share such raw and personal experiences made a profound impact on all of us. You not only educated us on the importance of embracing neurodiversity, but also challenged us to break down the barriers of judgment and foster a more inclusive and open environment. Your message of acceptance and understanding resonates deeply, and I believe it will inspire meaningful change in embracing neurodiversity within AstraZeneca. Thank you again for your courage, vulnerability, and for sparking such an important conversation. Your presentation has left a lasting impression, and we are grateful for the opportunity to learn from you.
I was just at an event (Neurodiversity @ Work) with Kelly Bron Johnson as one of the panelists and GOSH, let me tell you: That is one powerful voice! Always speaking with Straight Facts & from the Heart. With some people, you just know : Boosting their voice is important and it’s going somewhere. I recommend the public speaking on all Complètement Inclusif / Completely Inclusive topics. Bravo Kelly. I hope more people get to hear you speak.
Excellent communication skills. One of the best and most useful presentations I’ve heard in a long time.
Thank You for an excellent and informative virtual session.
“It was well-organized, clear and informative. All the information you shared was relevant and very practical. Ready to take this and apply it!