John Kelly

John Kelly has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. John is currently the President of Kelly Resources, LLC, where they provide general business consulting services such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Strategic Planning, and Personnel Management. Prior to this, they served as the Former President of the Mississippi State Board of Education. John also has experience as the Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Gulfport, overseeing various aspects of city operations. Additionally, John held the position of Regional Director at Navy Region Southeast, responsible for managing a multi-million-dollar mental health and skills program across multiple military installations. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi.

John Kelly's education history is as follows:

From 1967 to 1970, they attended Alcorn State University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a field of study in Music Performance, General.

In 1971 and 1972, they pursued further education at Wayne State University, where they obtained a Master's degree in Urban Sociology.

Finally, from 1976 to 1979, John Kelly attended The University of Southern Mississippi, where they completed their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree, although the field of study is unspecified.