Kelvin Alfaro has over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, leadership development, process improvement, and transforming organizational culture and climate. His work centers on building inclusive, resilient, and responsive systems grounded in relational accountability.
Before joining UW–Madison, Kelvin directed Campus Compact for Wisconsin, leading statewide initiatives to enhance community engagement and strengthen partnerships between higher education institutions and their communities. He is also the founder and managing partner of Alfaro Consulting, which helps mission-driven organizations align their internal culture with their purpose through participatory planning, team development, and systems-based coaching. Kelvin supports groups in navigating complexity, building trust, and creating environments where all members can thrive and contribute meaningfully.
An Indigenous person of Nahuatl descent and immigrant from El Salvador, Kelvin’s journey reflects a deep commitment to equity, shared leadership, and healing-centered change.
Kelvin holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology and an MBA from Fresno State University. He is also a certified Technology of Participation (ToP) facilitator, Prosci Change Management practitioner, and an ORSC™-informed systems coach.
Areas of expertise: organizational culture assessment and redesign, strategic planning, relational accountability practices, leadership and team development, facilitation, systems change, and organizational learning and evaluation.