Hello! I'm Mary
I am a prevention and youth engagement professional with a strong background in grant-funded programming, student leadership development, and community collaboration, supported by more than 20 years of executive Human Resources experience. My career has been shaped by a deep commitment to people, supporting growth, building leadership capacity, and creating environments where individuals and organizations can thrive. I am especially passionate about empowering young people through evidence-based education, elevating student voice, and translating strategic goals into meaningful, real-world impact across schools and communities.
Mary Kelly
Executive Director Spink County Coalition / Redfield SADD Chapter
Phone:
508.991.0047
Email:
Address:
Tucson, Arizona as of Spring 2026
EXPERIENCE
2025-PRESENT
SPINK COUNT COALITION / REDFIELD SADD CHAPTER
Executive Director - 1 Year Contract Position
• Lead and advance a countywide prevention mission addressing youth development, substance misuse, mental health,
and traffic safety
• Provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and long-range planning to ensure program effectiveness and
sustainability
• Oversee budgeting, grant compliance, reporting, and fiscal accountability across prevention initiatives
• Design and deliver school-based prevention education for grades 6–12 using evidence-based curricula and SAPST-aligned strategies
• Mentor staff, contractors, and volunteers in a collaborative, remote-capable work structure
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with schools, healthcare systems, law enforcement, local government, and state
agencies
• Serve as the public-facing executive representing the coalition to stakeholders, funders, media, and the community
• Support board governance, strategic goal-setting, and continuous organizational improvement
REDFIELD SADD CHAPTER
• Lead an active, student-centered SADD chapter emphasizing youth leadership, peer-to-peer prevention, and
advocacy
• Mentor students in leadership development, public speaking, campaign planning, and decision-making skills
• Organized and led student delegation to the SADD National Summit (Atlanta, GA)
• Recipient of SADD’s national "Driven to Lead Award" recognizing excellence in student leadership development
• Coordinate monthly meetings, prevention campaigns, assemblies, and school-wide demonstrations
• Collaborate with school administrators, counselors, and teachers to align SADD programming with student needs
2023-2024
Sr. Mgr of Human Resources - Contract Position
RHODE ISLAND FC/UNITED SOCCER LEAGUE
• Provided executive-level leadership of Human Resources operations across multiple divisions in a national organization
• Led recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, and performance management functions
• Supervised and mentored HR professionals in hybrid and fully remote environments
• Partnered with state agencies to secure more than $300,000 in grant funding supporting workforce development and
training
• Developed departmental budgets, HR policies, compliance frameworks, and employee engagement initiatives
• Served as senior advisor to executive leadership on investigations, organizational change, and culture building
2005 - 2023
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
Self Employed / Worked for Multiple Organizations
• Delivered HR consulting services supporting recruitment, training, compliance, and organizational development
• Conducted workplace investigations and advised leadership on corrective actions
• Developed and implemented HR policies, procedures, and training programs
• Supported leadership teams through change management and operational improvements
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
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Business Administration, Salem State University
PREVENTION & PUBLIC HEALTH
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SAPST Certified (Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training)
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Certified Mental Health First Responder, National Institute of Mental Health
LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT
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Leadership in Employee Relations & Engagement, American University
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Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging, Certification
HUMAN RESOURCES & COMPLIANCE
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SHRM–PHR, Society for Human Resource Management
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Human Resources Management Certification
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HR Law Essentials, Pryor Learning
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Workplace Investigations Certification
SKILLS
Microsoft Suite - Proficient
Power Point - Proficient
Microsoft Teams - Advanced
ZOOM - Advanced
Adobe - Proficient
WIX Website - Proficient
Canva - Advanced
EXPERTISE
I am a mission-driven national leader with experience advancing youth development, prevention education, public health, and traffic safety across diverse communities. My work is grounded in a student-centered approach that elevates youth voice and empowers young people through evidence-based prevention and peer-to-peer leadership. I bring a collaborative and empathetic leadership style, with extensive experience guiding organizations, mentoring teams across fully remote environments, and building strong partnerships at the local, state, and national levels. I am deeply committed to strengthening organizations and movements by aligning strategy, people, and purpose to create sustainable, mission-driven impact for youth and communities nationwide.