Paula Kelly

Dr. Paula Kelly has more than 30 years’ experience in higher education extended studies leadership and served as the dean of the College of Extended Studies at San Diego State University (SDSU). She was responsible for building strategic alliances with external partners including corporations, other universities, ministries, and governmental agencies. She has a background in entrepreneurial self-support education and international business, and traveled to more than 30 countries in Asia, Europe, South America, and the Middle East to market and develop College of Extended Studies international training and development programs for SDSU. Dr. Kelly has served on several boards of directors including the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA), World Trade Center, Asian Business Association, and St. Vincent de Paul Village. She earned her doctorate in Education Leadership and Masters in Business Administration from the University of San Diego (USD). She served as the development director for USD, vice president of development for Monarch School, and she is currently the director of development for International Relief Teams. Dr. Kelly has expertise in board development and corporate, foundation, major gift, and capital campaign fundraising.