Kelly Albaugh

Kelly (Wise) Albaugh is an experienced professional currently serving as a Senior Category Manager for Procurement and Strategic Sourcing at Highmark Health since March 2024, after previously holding the role of Category Manager in the same field. Prior to this, Kelly worked as a Program Manager for Social Impact at Discovery Education from June 2022 to March 2024 and taught fourth-grade students at Garfield Heights City Schools from July 2020 to June 2022. A graduate of the University of Southern California with a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Teaching, Kelly also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Merchandising from Kent State University. Earlier career experience includes roles at DICK'S Sporting Goods, where responsibilities spanned from Assistant Product Manager in Golf & Tennis Apparel to various positions within merchandising training. Skills encompass Early Childhood Education, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, and K-12 Pedagogy.