Dr Kelly Ablard

Kelly Ablard, Ph.D., is a biologist and a certified aromatherapist. As the Founder and CEO of Airmid Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, she is dedicated to the global education, research, and sustainability of medicinal and aromatic plants, with a focus on their traditional uses in Indigenous communities.

Kelly's work spans diverse fields, including conservation biology, evolutionary biology, genetics, and behavioral ecology. She has conducted in situ and ex situ research worldwide, studying traditional medicine practices, protecting threatened species, and understanding chemical communication in nature. Kelly has also enjoyed her role as a presenter and lecturer throughout the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, South Korea, Peru, and Indonesia.

Her achievements earned her recognition as an outstanding alumna by Simon Fraser University in 2022. Kelly is also the Co-Owner and Co-Principal of Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies, Ltd.