Kelly’s passion for public service has led her in the direction of serving as the Director of the Administrative Office of the District Attorneys (a statewide agency), a County Manager and a City Manager. She joins Clear Career Professionals as a Vice President of Training Services. She earned her master’s degree in Public Administration from New Mexico State University in 2002 and has been a part of many board appointments, guest lectures and professional development committees for over 25 years.
Born in Cotulla, Texas, but raised primarily in New Mexico, Kelly spends time between the two states. Her commitment to public service has earned her statewide awards in both New Mexico and Texas. She was the Employee of the Year for the State of New Mexico in 2002 and was the City Manager of the Year in Texas in 2020. She has served on many boards in both States and has also been actively involved in the New Mexico Association of Counties, the Texas Municipal League and the Texas City Management Association.
Kelly’s commitment to quality management is also demonstrated in her involvement at the University of Texas, San Antonio, MPA Program, where she served as an adjunct instructor; on the Public Administration Advisory Board and as a coach & advocate for students in graduate school who choose government management as their career path. She cares deeply about responsible and ethical government management and is a great addition to our team.