David Michael Kelly

David Michael Kelly is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in policy writing and governance in the context of international organizations. Currently serving as Team Lead for Science and Technology Policy in the Office of the Secretary-General at the United Nations since June 2017, David Michael Kelly specializes in drafting strategic documents on frontier technologies and providing policy advice on issues such as artificial intelligence, cyber affairs, and outer space. Prior roles include Head of Reporting at United Nations OCHA, where David Michael Kelly drafted a significant humanitarian policy paper and managed events at the World Humanitarian Summit, as well as positions at the United Nations World Food Programme focused on external relations and government funding. David Michael Kelly holds a Doctorate in Information, Communication, and the Social Sciences from the University of Oxford, along with a Master's in Comparative Politics from LSE and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Western University.