Kelly Novak has extensive experience in the field of communications and health education. Kelly currently works as the Deputy Director of Communications at the National Institute for Reproductive Health/NIRH Action Fund. In this role, they are responsible for managing public relations, leading communications with national partner organizations, and overseeing the work of the communications team.
Prior to their current position, Kelly worked at Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio for several years. Kelly served as the Director of Health Education and Outreach, where they provided leadership and oversight for educational and outreach programs throughout Ohio. Kelly also held the role of Community Education Manager, where they managed education-based grants and projects and built relationships with community partners and funders. Additionally, Kelly worked as a School Health Program Coordinator, overseeing school-based sexual health education in the greater Cleveland area. Kelly began their career at Planned Parenthood as a Customer Service Representative and Health Care Assistant, where they provided patient support and counseling.
Before their work at Planned Parenthood, Kelly briefly worked as a Copy Editor at Brasov Visitor, where they wrote and edited press releases and articles and contributed to layout and design.
Overall, Kelly Novak's work experience demonstrates a strong background in communications, strategic planning, leadership, and relationship building in the field of reproductive health and education.
Kelly Novak attended Ohio Wesleyan University from 1999 to 2003 and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. Kelly also minored in Politics & Government and concentrated in Psychology during their time there. In 2002, Kelly Novak briefly attended the University of Galway, although the degree and field of study are unspecified. Currently, they are enrolled in the City University of New York School of Law and pursuing a degree in Public Interest Law, with the expected completion in 2023.
National Institute for Reproductive Health/NIRH Action Fund
The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and the NIRH Action Fund are advocacy groups that work directly with state and local reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations and allied groups to protect and advance access to reproductive healthcare. For more than 40 years, NIRH has been partnering with communities to build coalitions, launch campaigns, and successfully advocate for policy change. NIRH’s strategy is to go on the offensive and focus on communities where change is needed, so the fabric of reproductive freedom becomes harder to tear apart.