Kelly has over 18 years of global experience in strategically developing, managing and growing businesses, brands, and partnerships. A globally recognized executive producer, brand strategist and senior advisor she has operated and led the overall vision, strategy, and execution of impactful and high-profile initiatives, events, projects and campaigns – working with some of the world’s most influential and relevant entrepreneurs, executives, public policy officials, investors, celebrities and leaders to ignite growth, drive impact and foster innovation.  Having worked in the highest levels of finance, media and government, she specializes in brand and growth strategy; experiential marketing and events; curated content and programming; strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement; and communications and external affairs.

Kelly is also the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of StageLight Group –an investment, advisory and services firm committed to promoting the democratization of access, ideas and opportunity. In addition, she is the Creator and CEO of SCALE Global –the world’s premiere thought leadership platform where capital, innovation and purpose collide. Advisory and investments under StageLight include SCALE Global, American BTC, BOMANI, Opto, Lumiere Partners, HitRecord (exited to MasterClass), Zappos and MODD Group – a portfolio of residential real estate properties.

Kelly has also served in the White House as the Chief Growth Officer & Senior Advisor to the CEO of the United States International Development FinanceCorporation (DFC). In addition, she has ghostwritten, edited, and packaged numerous non-fiction books and publications – including 12 bestsellers. A native New Yorker, her global experience spans more than 18 years in various locations including the U.S. London, Switzerland, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore and Latin America.

From 2010 thru 2017, Kelly was a Partner SkyBridge Capital and SALT Conference, which became known as "the Davos of the desert" for the hedge fund industry. A senior member of the Founder’s leadership team, she co-led teams engaged in growth and brand strategy; experiential marketing and events; strategic partnerships and community engagement; and communications and external relations. Prior to joining SkyBridge, she was an Editor at John Wiley & Sons and began her career at Columbia University working on Special Events, Projects & Communications.

Kelly received a Master’s degree in Organization & Leadership from Columbia University. She also earned a B.A. in English Literature from Wagner College and graduated top of her class summa cum laude.