Kelly Teeselink is an accomplished professional with a passion for running and empowering girls through the organization Girls on the Run. With a degree in journalism and political science from the University of Iowa, she has served in several positions, including community relations specialist, marketing coordinator, and freelance writer/producer, before transitioning to non-profit work. She currently serves as the Council Director of Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona, honing her skills in leadership and cooperation. She has also previously served as the Executive Director of Girls on the Run of Eastern Iowa, bringing her experience in marketing and promotion to raise the profile and scope of the organization. As a trail runner, Kelly Teeselink embodies the values of Girls on the Run, inspiring confidence and resilience in girls and young women.