Pledge 1%’s #WomenWhoLead series celebrates female leaders who are changing the world. Our leaders come from a variety of backgrounds and industries, and are all doing their part to have an impact in their communities and at their workplace. We’ve asked them to share a bit about their background and path to success.
What is your name and title?
Kelsey Fromal, Global Community Engagement Program Manager at Civic Labs.
Briefly (1-2 sentences) describe your current role.
Civic Labs’ mission is to positively impact our neighborhoods through community engagement and innovative technology solutions to combat complex, pervasive issues. As Global Community Engagement Program Manager, I support all efforts around us engaging with our local neighborhoods nationwide through our employee volunteer program.
What’s the best decision you’ve ever made?
The best decision I made was to switch from being in pediatric healthcare to social impact. Prior to joining Postmates, I was working in a children’s hospital as a Certified Child Life Specialist and suffering from burnout. I thankfully recognized the symptoms and chose to pursue a different path that still allowed me to make positive changes and serve those in my community.
Do have any mentors? What does mentorship mean to you?
Diz Petit, my manager, is absolutely my biggest mentor. She has shown me the ropes of what it means to be a strong woman in both the social impact sector as well as the working sector at large.
What advice do you have for women who are just starting their career?
My biggest piece of advice would be to follow your passions. Also, to recognize when your passions change and how that may alter your career trajectory.
I thought I was going to be a Child Life Specialist for the rest of my life and that is what it looked like to help people and have a positive impact. I was willing to understand how helping others can be just as meaningful in other ways, which allowed me to change into a career path with more upward mobility and the ability to make an even larger impact.
What woman inspires you the most? Why?
Greta Thunberg is truly an inspiration. She is creating global positive change and doing so at such a young age. It is truly remarkable to see the next generation finding their voice and striving to make good impacts in this world. We could all be more like Greta. It’s never too late to speak up for what you believe in (and never too early!).
When did your company join Pledge 1%? How long have you been working on your impact program?
Postmates joined Pledge 1% back in 2017 and it was the best decision we ever made! It helped us form our social impact program into what it is today.
Are you reading/listening to anything interesting at the moment? Please share your most recent favorite book or podcast!
I just finished reading the Crazy Rich Asian trilogy (better late than never) and really enjoyed it. Now I have to watch the movie!
What’s something coming up that excites you?
My Alaskan cruise that I have planned this summer! Work life balance is so important and it’s amazing to have something to look forward to.
Originally posted: March 3, 2020
