AVIVO

A champion for economic stability and advancement for all Minnesotans, Kelly has dedicated her entire 35-plus year career to ensuring that Minnesota’s most disparate community members have opportunities for health, social and economic wellness.

She is an innovative leader committed to creating opportunities for recovery, housing, and pathways for careers and jobs for ALL individuals. 

Kelly’s accomplishments are in creating systems that impel innovation, integration and expansion.  The innovative care and service delivery systems she’s spearheaded have positioned three organizations, Avivo, CommonBond Communities, and Goodwill/Easter Seals for strong community outcomes. 

As president and CEO of Avivo, Kelly leads a mission and results driven not for profit organization that provides employment services, career education, chemical and mental health services and services and support to end homelessness for over 11,000 individuals annually.  With locations in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud, Minnesota, residents in 17 counties find culturally responsive services and support to improve stability and self-sufficiency. 

She is a past Board Member of the University of Wisconsin Stout Foundation and chair of the scholarship committee; past Board Member of Stepping Stone Emergency Housing and School Board Member of Totino Grace High School as well as serving on many other advisory committees related to services and outcomes for individuals to live well and work well.