Kelly

Results-driven Organizational Consultant, Public Relations, and Development Specialist with extensive expertise in municipal policy advocacy, digital coalition outreach, and public-sector project evaluation. Proven track record of designing post-award compliance frameworks, authoring data-driven proposals, and translating complex program metrics into compelling public narratives. Adept at aligning community initiatives with municipal, foundation, and federal funding requirements while streamlining administrative operations for government and non-profit sectors.

Independent Organizational & Grant Consulting Consultant at McNally Consulting (2026-05 – Present)

• Design, draft, and optimize targeted grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding applications for municipal and community development programs.
• Audit and streamline organizational operational structures and funding calendars, ensuring complete compliance with grantor reporting guidelines.
• Leverage rigorous empirical research skills to draft persuasive, data-backed operational frameworks for regional initiatives.

Policy & Advocacy Specialist / Technical Specialist at American Lung Association (2014-07 – 2014-09)

• Executed policy advocacy and digital outreach campaigns targeting regional coalitions to implement smoke-free housing legislation.
• Designed and developed technical program structures for post-award compliance frameworks, ensuring streamlined fund tracking and reporting.
• Bridged public relations outreach with administrative oversight to advance public health policy and community-level initiatives.

Project Consultant & Program Evaluator at City of St. Petersburg (2015 – 2015)

• Designed and executed a comprehensive program evaluation project for municipal community development initiatives.
• Synthesized qualitative and quantitative performance data to measure community impact, optimize program outcomes, and brief municipal leadership.

Development & Communications Specialist at United Way of the Mohawk Valley (2025-09 – 2025-11)

• Managed targeted public communications, donor outreach, and public relations strategies to support community fundraising and program initiatives.
• Aligned organizational messaging with high-impact fundraising campaigns to drive stakeholder engagement and resource acquisition.

Financial Analyst at City of Utica (2025-05 – 2025-07)

• Managed complex financial data sets, budget allocations, and municipal fiscal tracking with high attention to detail.
• Applied rigorous data analysis to support municipal operations, resource allocation, and administrative reporting structures.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Organizational Studies – Eckerd College. High honors.