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Chair, International Anti-Slavery Commission on Education

Colleen B. Kelly is a prominent Adjunct Professor, keynote speaker, researcher, lecturer, and advocate for employee rights and individuals with disabilities. Her diverse career highlights significant contributions to sports biomechanics, disability advocacy, and social justice, reflecting her dedication to equitable labor practices and community development.

Her pioneering research: “The Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste Transnational Seasonal Employment Study“ of the many worker programs that cover the Pacific and Timor-Leste, such as the Australia Labor Mobility (PALM) Program, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in the USA, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in Canada, the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) in Canada, and the Seasonal Workers Directive and the Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT) Directive in the European Union and similar seasonal and temporary worker programs that operate specifically in the Pacific and Timor Leste. This research initiative is recognised as the largest data-driven initiative of its kind in the Pacific region and Timor-Leste.

A collage showcasing logos and banners from various events and organizations where Colleen Kelly has been a keynote speaker, judge, or presenter.
Chair, Organising Committee of several IASC Symposiums.
World Famous Aintree Racecourse,
Liverpool, England.
We always promote our farm in Lexington KY - and you're welcome to promote your lessons or your farm - so bring any of your brochures!
End of an era – retiring from owning the magnificent “Black Pearl Farm”, Paris, Kentuck, retiring from sport and returning to Qld, Australia.

London's metropolitan police. See them take their saddles off while jumping http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE4YU2QY_Yw

Teaching at the world famous London Metropolitan Police – see them on youtube take off their saddles while jumping the horse!
Colleen Kelly back speaking again at the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky Lecture(s)
Colleen's programs have been United States Dressage Federation approved in the past - ask how you can get your event officially approved as "sign off hours"
Arranged official sign-off events
United States Dressage Federation
Teaching at the National Police Colloquium Kentucky Horse Park
Teaching Police – Kentucky
Colleen Kelly at the University of Kentucky - if you're helping at a lecture you get to learn so much - FOR FREE!
University of Kentucky
Lecture Series

Colleen Kelly presenting at the IEH Festival (World Equestrian Games Kentucky)
World Equestrian Games,
Lexington, Kentucky
Colleen Kelly teaching at the National Police Colloquium Kentucky Horse Park
National Police Colloquium

Great crowds in CA!
Huge Crowds watching my demo in California

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The Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste Transnational Seasonal Employment Study

by Colleen Kelly

Researcher: Adj. Prof. Colleen B. Kelly Start Date: February, 2025Completion Date: March, 2027 Follow-Up: A comprehensive final report will be submitted upon project completion, with recommended follow-up studies at 12 and 24 months to assess long-term impacts. 1. Introduction The Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste face urgent socio-economic challenges, such as high unemployment and limited educational … Continue reading The Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste Transnational Seasonal Employment Study

Negligent Hiring Practices: Preventing Risk to Organisations.

by Colleen Kelly

Negligent Hiring Practices: Preventing Risk to Organisations. by Colleen B Kelly **DISCLAIMER:** I am not a lawyer. While my background as the Wpokeswoman for the WorkCover Authority of NSW provides me with experience in human resources and workplace safety, and my many years as a Manager at Australia’s leading recruitment agency at the time has … Continue reading Negligent Hiring Practices: Preventing Risk to Organisations.

AI’s Top 10* JOB CANDIDATE EVALUATION TOOLS

by Colleen Kelly

Explore the top candidate evaluation tools for 2025. These tools offer advanced methods for assessing job fit, leadership potential, and personality traits, helping organizations enhance their recruitment and talent development strategies. SHL Talent Measurement Solutions, Hogan Assessments, Caliper Profile, TalentSorter, Korn Ferry Assessments, Criteria Corp’s HireSelect, Pymetrics, MindMill, Thomas International, and Predictive Index Behavioural Assessment are highlighted for their comprehensive approaches in evaluating candidates and fostering effective workplace environments.

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