Kelly Kline

Associate Vice President in Local Government Affairs at Stanford University

Kelly Kline is the Associate Vice President for Local Government Affairs at Stanford University, a position she has held since April 2022. In this role, she is responsible for navigating and managing the university's relationships with local government entities in California.

Prior to her current position, Kline served as the Chief Economic Development and Land Use Officer in the office of San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo since August 2018. She also held the role of Economic Development Director and Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Fremont from September 2011 to July 2018, where she focused on business attraction, retention, and urban development initiatives.

Kline's earlier career includes significant roles in economic development and urban management, including positions as Redevelopment/Economic Development Manager for the City of Cupertino and Downtown Manager for both the San Jose Redevelopment Agency and the City of San Jose.

She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Political Science, both from San Jose State University.1

Experience

Associate Vice President, Local Government Affairs at Stanford University (April 2022 - Present)

Chief Economic Development and Land Use Officer at Mayor Sam Liccardo's Office (August 2018 - Present), Economic Development Director and Chief Innovation Officer at City of Fremont (September 2011 - July 2018)

Education

Masters in Public Administration from San Jose State University (2001 - 2007), Bachelors in Journalism; Political Science from San Jose State University (1986 - 1990)