Kelly O'Hara

Kelly O'Hara has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Kelly is currently working as a Project Change Lead at Auckland City Mission since 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Odyssey Trust as a Policy Manager from 2022 to 2023, Quality Manager from 2019 to 2022, and Project Manager from 2018 to 2019. In 2016, they worked as a Change Manager at Agile Planet Ltd for a 10-month change management consultancy project. From 2013 to 2015, they worked part-time as a Project Manager at Odyssey Trust, handling various projects including the development of a new community-based youth service and funding applications. Kelly also held positions as an Implementation Manager at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in 2008 and as a Project Manager at the London Borough of Southwark from 2005 to 2008, where they successfully implemented an electronic recording system. Their earlier work experience includes a social work position at Action for Children in 2003-2004 and social work roles at the London Borough of Camden and the London Borough of Lambeth in 2002.

Kelly O'Hara obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology & Sociology from The University of Waikato in 1997. Kelly further pursued a Master's Degree in Social Work from Massey University, completing it in 2001. Currently, Kelly is enrolled at The University of Auckland, pursuing a Master's Degree in Public Policy. No information is available regarding the expected completion date for their current degree.