Kristen Kelley

Grant Manager
kelleyk@michiganworks.org

In her role as Grant Manager, Kristen oversees and ensures programmatic compliance for existing MWA grants, such as the Michigan Skilled Immigrant Integration Program and MiRAISE Registered Apprenticeship Program. She also manages project deliverables and supports new grant writing efforts.

Previously, Kristen supported a global grant portfolio at the Claims Conference, advancing social welfare programs for Holocaust Survivors across multiple countries and U.S. states. She also held leadership roles in Annual Development at the University of Michigan, where she helped secure over $1.5 million annually for student scholarships.

Kristen graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020, where she obtained a BA in Economics and Political Science.

In her free time, Kristen enjoys hiking new trails with her dogs and experiencing new places and cultures.