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Kelley Knight - Development Associate
Kelley Knight joined our team in June of 2024 as a development associate and brings with her expertise as an education advocate. . In her role, Kelley provides support to donors and sponsors, writes proposals and grants, and oversees the implementation of sponsor benefits. Additionally, she collaborates with our Board of Directors on fundraising efforts.
With over a decade of experience in the tech industry and nonprofit sector, Kelley's background includes working for a child advocacy agency in Nashville. Their work focused on breaking generational cycles of trauma and abuse and helping children thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing families and communities.
"My dedication to Winning Futures stems from witnessing the positive impact of mentoring on students, drawing from my experience as a mentor with the Gads Hill Program in Chicago."
Kelley grew up in Livonia, MI and attended the Illinois Institute of Art, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Management. She most recently lived in Nashville, TN and has since moved back to Michigan. Kelley now resides in Berkley, MI with her husband, son, and their rescue Pitbull Tallulah. In her free time she enjoys spending quality time with her family and being outdoors in nature, whether it be hiking in the mountains or riding her bike!