Kishshana Palmer, CFRE serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Color of Change, bringing a wealth of experience in organizational leadership, strategic operations, and transformational change across the nonprofit and social impact sectors. 

Known for her deep commitment to equity and justice, Kishshana has devoted her career to helping mission-driven organizations and leaders unlock their collective potential and drive meaningful, sustainable impact. She is also a decorated fundraiser raising over $100m in private philanthropy for social impact organizations, a board governance trainer, executive leadership coach and an organizational ombudsman. 

With extensive experience in executive leadership, team development, and operational excellence, Kishshana specializes in building resilient teams and fostering environments where bold ideas can thrive. Prior to joining Color of Change, she had advised numerous organizations on strategy, people operations, and systems improvement, always centering the importance of inclusive leadership and organizational health.

Kishshana is recognized for her engaging approach and collaborative leadership style, inspiring teams to build on their strengths while delivering on ambitious goals. She has a proven track record of guiding organizations through pivotal transitions while keeping equity and accountability at the heart of her work.

As Interim COO, Kishshana is focused on supporting Color of Change’s mission at a critical time for the organization, ensuring operational alignment, enhancing cross-team collaboration, and upholding the organization’s values in every aspect of its work.

Kishshana is double Falcon, with a B.S. in international business and M.B.A. In Marketing and IT Management from Bentley University.