Patrick Kennelly

Patrick Kennelly is a professional with vast experience in higher education, secondary education, and nonprofit management. His administrative roles have spanned director and associate director positions, where he has excelled in strategic planning, fundraising, program development both domestically and internationally, as well as staff supervision and research team management. His academic research has primarily focused on leadership, board practices, nonviolence, and youth violence prevention. Engaged in community service, Patrick has been actively involved in various social service boards and professional organizations.

With specialties in fundraising, violence prevention, conflict resolution, peer mediation, nonviolence, and international education, Patrick Kennelly brings a diverse skill set to his work. His educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in INPR, a Master of Library Science (MLS) in Leadership-Nonprofit Management, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Education, all from Marquette University.

Throughout his career, Patrick has held significant roles such as Culture of Health Leader at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Director of the Marquette University Center for Peacemaking, Executive Director at Delphi House, Founder of the Milwaukee Chapter at the Iraqi Student Project, and Educator at the Milwaukee Public Schools.