Kelly ErnstFriedman

Kelly ErnstFriedman is a non-profit leader with a strong track record of over 10 years in program development, team leadership, staff support, board engagement, fundraising, and partnership inspiration.

Kelly's educational background includes a BA in Anthropology and Gender Studies from the University of North Texas, a Ph.D. in Anthropology from American University, and studies in Journalism at The University of Dallas.

With a wealth of experience, Kelly has held various roles in well-known organizations such as Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Director of Programs at CommunityGrows, Program Director at Food Shift, Program Coordinator at Green Science Policy Institute, and more.

Kelly has also contributed significantly to the field through roles like Columnist at Anthropology News for the American Anthropological Association, as a Researcher and Consultant at ContextAnalysis, as a Service-Learning Coordinator at Community Service Center at American University, and as an Instructor in Anthropology and American Studies at American University. Kelly has also been a Speaker at the American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting.