YOUTH PROGRAM MANAGER

Kelly joined The Community Fund of Darien in 2026 as Youth Program Manager, bringing many years of school administration experience and a deep commitment to the Darien community she has called home for thirteen years.

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Before joining the Fund, Kelly served as Assistant Director and Interim Director of Methodist Family Center Preschool, overseeing operations, community partnerships, and family relations. She also served as a grant reviewer for the Community Fund this past spring, giving her a firsthand look at the organization's impact before joining the team.

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Kelly has been an active volunteer throughout Darien, including as Community and Belonging co-chair on the Middlesex Middle School Parent Association executive board and in various board and leadership roles with the Brunswick School Parents Association.

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She earned her B.S. in Education from Texas Christian University and spent the early years of her career in sales, marketing, and public relations in New York City.

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Kelly and her husband live in Darien with their three children.