Kelly Matthews

Kelly Matthews is an experienced early childhood education professional, currently serving as the Director of Family Child Care Strategy and Advancement at the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association since January 2011. In this role, Kelly provides comprehensive support to family child care providers, focusing on financial practices and education. Kelly's prior positions include Director of Special Projects and Shared Services Consultant, where innovative supports for the early education sector were developed and technical assistance was provided. As a Shared Services Co-director, Kelly was instrumental in creating one of the largest shared services networks for early educators in the nation. Additionally, Kelly owns A Place For You Early Childhood Consulting, facilitating workshops and training for early education professionals. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Human Development with a specialization in Early Childhood Education and Leadership from Pacific Oaks College, as well as a degree in English and Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.