Kelly Austin (Bresnahan)

Kelly (Bresnahan) Austin has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Kelly started their career as a Client Services Representative at Putnam Investments in 2003 and then transitioned to the role of Allocation Analyst at TJX in 2005. In 2006, they became a Campaign Coordinator at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Kelly then moved on to the Miami Children's Museum, where they served as both an Associate Director of Development and an Associate Director of Sales & Events from 2007 to 2011. Kelly joined the Parkinson's Foundation in 2011 and held various roles, including the Senior Development Coordinator of Events, Manager of Development Events, Associate Director of Development, and National Director of Development. Currently, they serve as the Associate Vice President of Development since January 2021.

Kelly (Bresnahan) Austin obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Providence College from 1999 to 2003. In 2016, they earned a Professional Fundraising Certificate from Boston University Metropolitan College. Additionally, in September 2013, they obtained a Leadership & Supervision Certificate from the Support Center for Nonprofit Management in New York, NY.