Kelsel Thompson forges meaningful relationships, empowers future leaders, and creates a lasting, positive impact across her community and beyond. Most recently, she served as External Affairs Manager and Dean of Students for Paul Quinn College. Previously, Kelsel served as the Dean of Student Life at Austin College in Sherman, Texas.

Kelsel sits on the Board of Directors for the Plano Chamber of Commerce and Youth Guidance Dallas. She is also a member of the Junior League of Collin County, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., the Plano Metro Rotary Club, and Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Her extensive history of public service includes board positions with the UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center Community Advisory Council, the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Board of Directors, Texas Discovery Gardens, the Texas Health Community Impact Collin Leadership Council, the Southern Dallas County Inland Port Transportation Management Association (IPTMA), Women of Visionary Influence (Addison Chapter), and the Southeast Oak Cliff CDC. She is also a graduate of Leadership ISD and CAMP Fellows.

Kelsel holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Services from Miami University (Ohio).