Kristy Kelly serves as the Managing Director, Business Strategy and Women's Leadership Communities at the Manufacturers Alliance. Passionate about building and nurturing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, Kristy works closely with members and a cross-functional team to ideate and execute new programs and memberships, overseeing one of the latest expansions, the Women's Leadership Cohort. With over 15 years of experience in events and program development, Kristy works at the intersection of creativity and strategy, leveraging data-driven insights to develop impactful programs that bring value to existing and new members.
Prior to joining the Manufacturers Alliance, Kristy was a consultant at The Webster Group, a strategy and events firm working with a variety of clients across the non-profit, association and government industries. She has extensive experience in best practice sharing, event management, fundraising and cultivating online communities.