Kelly is CCI’s Associate Director who works with staff, students and campus partners to foster transformative engagement opportunities. She believes that college provides one of the most unique and influential opportunities for defining the difference you want to make in the world and loves working alongside folks to further their sense of meaning and purpose. After spending over a decade in community engagement and campus ministry, Kelly knows well what it takes to meet people where they are in the best and worst of times, to listen deeply and to create meaningful collaborations for systemic change.
She holds a B.A. in Psychology and a Master in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as a Master in Pastoral Studies from Catholic Theological Union.
Fun Facts:
- Favorite Food: Love pimento cheese and Dark Chocolate sea salted caramels- do either of those count as food categories?
- Hometown: Charlotte, NC
- Favorite thing about UM/CCI: There is always something going on from a sporting event, a famous speaker, a great performance
- Met my spouse studying abroad in college
- Love backyard games like Spikeball, cornhole and KanJam