Kelly Royds, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of Knowledge Mobilisation and Practice at the Australian Childhood Foundation. She leads national initiatives that support professionals and organisations across early years, education, out-of-home care, and youth justice. Kelly’s work is grounded in a commitment to improving how systems respond to children and young people who have experienced trauma and adversity. Her expertise spans digital learning, impact storytelling, and service evaluations, with a focus on trauma-responsive, rights-based approaches. She has worked across Australia, South-East Asia, and the United States, shaping programs that centre the voices and experiences of children, young people, and their families.