Who We Are

Kris Pond-Burtis, Ph. D., was not “born organized,” so she has deep respect for those who seek to change old patterns and learn new skills and habits that will support their goals. Kris created Krisalis, Inc. in 2002 to offer excellent training and support to people who crave more order, productivity, peace, and success in their professional life.

Kris is an accomplished trainer, speaker, and consultant. In order to work effectively, she loves to learn more about her own craft.

In order to help you work effectively, when she works for you, Kris focuses all of her communication skills on learning about your craft, your work, and your organizational needs.

Kris holds the following degrees and certifications:

• Charter member, Network for Productivity Excellence: A national network of independent business owners and corporate executives committed to researching, developing, and sharing knowledge that can improve the effectiveness of employees in companies of all sizes.

• Certified GO System Trainer since 2005: Certified by DME Training and Consulting (Memphis, TN) to offer the GO (Get Organized) Seminar to teach workplace focus, organization, and productivity.

• Productivity Trainer Authorized Consultant (PTAC) since 2003: Authorized by Hemphill Productivity Institute (Raleigh, NC) to consult and train on the Paper Tiger software, and to offer the “8-Hour Miracle™”.

• Clear & Simple Organizing Specialist since 2003: Authorized by Clear & Simple, Inc. (Salt Lake City, UT) to teach the “See It, Map It, Do It” system and the “S.T.A.C.K.S.” process.

• Member, National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) since 2002.

• Doctorate in Human Communication Research from the University of Iowa, 1994.

• Master’s Degree in Communication Studies from Purdue University, 1984.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Taylor University, 1978.