Kelly Spain Named On Black Impact Magazine's 26 Of 2026 Women Of Impact List

Kelly Spain is the founder of The CARE Institute for AI Strategy and a Certified AI Consultant with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of education, human development, and emerging technology. Holding a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Kelly brings a rare combination of behavioral science and systems thinking to the AI strategy space, helping organizations, educators, and leaders integrate artificial intelligence in ways that center human dignity, equity, and purpose.

Through The CARE Institute, Kelly has developed a proprietary framework called The C.A.R.E. Model for Human-Centered AI Strategy™, now recognized under federal trademark and deployed across higher education, healthcare, faith communities, and small business sectors. She is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and certification developer whose work has reached audiences nationally and internationally. A recipient of the Black Leaders Worldwide Women You Need to Know 2026 recognition and honoree among Women Applying AI and Black Women Leading in AI, Kelly is also the owner of ABCs Mom Biz, LLC, a digital services and operations firm. She is based in Grovetown, Georgia, and is committed to ensuring that no community is left behind in the AI revolution.