A co-founder of ASSEMBLE, Kelley has decades of experience working with corporations, global nonprofits, foundations and charities, athletes and influencers, elected officials and candidates, and an NFL franchise as a communications strategist focused on powerful storytelling. A spokesperson and publicist, she has managed media relations strategies across a wide range of industries and has a proven track record of building high-impact corporate and industry partnerships.  

With extensive political and agency experience, Kelley served as press secretary for a state senator, deputy press secretary for a gubernatorial campaign, and press secretary for a member of Congress. She was part of a six-person press team on a presidential campaign, managing media events for two former presidents and other dignitaries.  Beyond her political roots, Kelley worked at Ketchum Public Relations and Burson-Marsteller (BCW) and co-founded several communication firms. Since January 2023, Kelley has served as communications director for NFL player Damar Hamlin’s charity, Chasing M’s Foundation.

Dedicated to service, Kelley has volunteered for nonprofits that operate medical clinics in Haiti and disaster relief efforts in places like New Orleans. She graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo with a degree in communications and political science and earned a Sports Philanthropy Executive Certification from the George Washington School of Business.