Kelly O'Laughlin

Kelly O'Laughlin is an experienced professional currently serving as an Economic Development Planner for the City of Somerville since October 2023. Prior to this role, Kelly worked as a Research Associate at the University of Michigan - Economic Growth Institute from May 2022 to October 2023 and as a Program Assistant at the University of Michigan Center on Finance, Law & Policy from October 2021 to May 2022. Kelly's earlier experience includes roles at Dell Technologies, where responsibilities included overseeing product data life cycles and leading cross-functional collaboration for new product launches, and at the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan. Kelly also has experience in municipal services as a Head Lifeguard and Lifeguard at the City of Plano. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management from The University of Texas at Austin.