Eric Kelly

Eric Kelly serves as the National Director of Chapter Advancement for Youth For Christ USA Inc. since January 2008, where significant achievements include leading a 200% growth in Juvenile Justice Ministry sites and developing the "1280 Project" to establish ministry in all juvenile detention facilities across the U.S. Kelly has also held various roles including National Director of Volunteer Engagement and Juvenile Justice Director, creating impactful programs for at-risk youth and supervising staff nationwide. In addition to service in the nonprofit sector, Kelly has been an active volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Green Mountain Falls and Chipita Park Fire Department since January 2022. Academic credentials include a Master's Degree in Youth Ministry Leadership from Huntington College and a Bachelor’s degree encompassing Economics, Religion, and Secondary Education from Kalamazoo College.