Regent MBAA hosts Dr Kelly Monahan, AI & Future of Work Expert

Dr. Kelly Monahan is an organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and one of today's most compelling voices on the future of work. As co-founder and CEO of Beyond the Desk, she helps leaders navigate AI-driven change while building organizations where people can do meaningful, purpose-driven work.

Dr. Monahan is the author of Reclaim the Plot: How Leaders Rewrite the Story When AI Rewrites Work and the national bestseller Essential. Her research has been published in Harvard Business Review and featured by The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and NBC News. She brings a rare combination of academic rigor and real-world credibility, having previously led future-of-work research and strategy at Upwork, Meta, Accenture, and Deloitte.

Known for translating complex research into deeply human insights, Dr. Monahan challenges leaders to make intentional choices about the future they are creating — and the role people will play in it. We are honored to welcome her as our September speaker.