Kelley Fitch

Kelley Fitch is the Founder and CEO of Kid Gigawatt, a social entrepreneurship venture based in the Portland, Maine area.1 She established Kid Gigawatt in February 2012 and has been leading the company for over 12 years.1

Professional Background

Kelley has a diverse professional background spanning multiple industries:

Entrepreneurship and Business Management::

• Founded Kid Gigawatt, a company that produces t-shirts and donates $5 from each sale to fund autism therapies for children1
• Served as Managing Partner at Claesen's USA, LLC for nearly 10 years, managing the North American distribution of a Dutch children's clothing line1
• Worked as an Importer & Distributor for Le Big, a Dutch accessories company1

Design and Art::

• Worked as an Interior Designer for The Fearrington House Country Inn and Restaurant1
• Served as a Gallery Director at Watermarks in Fearrington Village, NC1
• Assisted French sculptor Bernar Venet in his New York studio1

Education

Kelley has a strong educational background in languages, literature, and design:

• Bachelor of Arts in French from UNC Chapel Hill1
• Studied French Literature at the Sorbonne in Paris1
• Attended the Istituto per l'Arte e il Restauro in Florence, Italy for Interior Design1

Additional Pursuits

Beyond her role at Kid Gigawatt, Kelley is involved in various autism-related projects:

• Blogger for "Thread & Wing: Navigating Autism"1
• Podcaster for "Joyriding in Autismland"1
• Working on a movie project titled "From Portland to Portlandia"1

Kelley's diverse experiences in business, art, and design, combined with her focus on autism advocacy, have shaped her current role as a social entrepreneur dedicated to supporting children on the autism spectrum through Kid Gigawatt's initiatives.