Mary Beth Kilkelly

Mary Beth Kilkelly serves as the Director of Design and Creative Services at New York Road Runners, leading a creative team for notable events including the TCS New York City Marathon and various community programs. Additionally, Kilkelly is an Instructor of Communications Design at CUNY CityTech, where design theory and branding strategies are taught to BFA candidates. Previous roles include Executive Director at Random House Children's Books, where promotion of children's literature was emphasized, and positions at HarperCollins Children's Books focused on digital marketing and author promotion. Kilkelly gained foundational experience as a Senior Designer and Studio Manager at Levavi & Levavi Graphic Design. Educational qualifications include a BA in Art and Theatre from Wesleyan University and specialized studies in history, literature, architecture, and executive education.