Kelly L. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. They started their career as Office Management at The Fox Theatre, where they managed a program of 20 interns and assisted in delivering over 250 live events annually. They then moved on to City Veterinary Care, where they served as the Director of Operations and played a key role in launching the hospital's non-profit organization. Following that, they joined Swell Marketing Group as Client Development and Programs, where they developed and implemented localized fundraising programs for various corporations and restaurant chains. In 2018, they joined Wellspring Multi-Service Center and held various roles, including Development Associate, Associate Director of Development, and eventually Director of Development. Currently, they are working at the International Institute of New England as the Director of Annual Giving and Engagement.
Kelly L. has a background in education, with a focus on gender/women's studies. Kelly attended the School for International Training to pursue case study work in this field. Additionally, they received their Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder. Prior to their higher education, Kelly L. also attended St. George's School, although the specific degree obtained or field of study pursued during that time is not provided.
International Institute of New England
Mission The International Institute of New England (IINE) creates opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. History and Context Founded in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1918, IINE is one of the region’s largest and oldest service providers for new Americans. The International Institute serves 2,000 refugees and immigrants each year and has launched new programs to double the number of newcomers served to 4,000 within five years. In the past year, staff in our Boston, Lowell, and Manchester (NH) field offices provided resettlement, family reunification, education, career assistance, and legal services to people from 67 different countries. As the United States engages in a pitched debate about immigration policy, our work is critical to preserving the nation’s tradition of welcoming people of all backgrounds who cherish freedom, equality and hard work. IINE’s programs are particularly important to New England, which has a notable dependence on immigrant labor to grow its economy.