Pinellas Education Foundation
Kiersten Keely, MPA, currently serves as the Events & Partnerships Manager at the Pinellas Education Foundation, where responsibility includes planning and managing fundraising and stewardship events. Previous experience includes serving as Development Coordinator at the St. Petersburg Free Clinic, where event coordination and vendor management were primary duties. As Development Assistant and Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens, Kiersten provided customer service and administrative support. Additional roles include Events and Engagement Intern at Water Mission, Development Intern at neverthirst, and President of Auburn for Water, where leadership in fundraising efforts for clean water initiatives was demonstrated. Educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and a Minor in Nonprofit and Philanthropy Studies from Auburn University, with ongoing graduate studies in Public Administration at the Askew School at FSU.
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Pinellas Education Foundation
Our mission is to enhance and improve educational opportunities in Pinellas County Schools. Our vision is that every student will be prepared for life after high school, whether the choice is to attend college, to enter the workforce, or to obtain technical training. Founded in 1986 by Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Gus A. Stavros, the Pinellas Education Foundation has raised more than $140 million to support the students and teachers of Pinellas County Schools and is consistently ranked among the top public school education foundations in the United States. The Pinellas Education Foundation is passionately committed to providing all students with the opportunity to be successful. It is our belief that we must have a superior educational system to ensure that our school children remain competitive in an increasingly global marketplace. Involving the private sector in our efforts to improve education is vital to our success. The Pinellas Education Foundation is a not-for-profit, 501 © 3 organization and has received the coveted Four Star rating for sound fiscal management by The Charity Navigator. This rating indicates that it outperforms most charities in America in its efforts to operate in the most fiscally responsible way.