Kelly Kay

Director at Ascend Elements

Kelly Kay is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in both nonprofit and corporate sectors. Currently serving as President of The Ohio State University Alumni Club of San Francisco Bay since July 2024, Kelly is responsible for membership and operations, along with scholarship development. As a volunteer with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley and a member of the Supervisory Board for Sylvatex, Kelly is committed to impactful community engagement. Additionally, Kelly contributes as a Board Member and Advisor for Ascend Elements and holds the position of Vice Chair at California Mobility Center. Previous leadership roles include President and Executive Vice President & CFO at Toyota Research Institute, as well as certifications as Vice President of Business Operations at Lyft and President & COO at YapStone, Inc. Kelly holds a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School and dual Bachelor's degrees from The Ohio State University.

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