Policy Associate

Kelly has worked on policy and advocacy campaigns with various organizations, including in the Washington, DC, offices of the Sierra Club and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Most recently, Kelly spent her law school summer externing with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, where she focused on issues under the California Endangered Species Act. Her passions include running grassroots campaigns to advance state and federal policy to protect wildlife and ensure clean air, water, and green spaces for all communities. Kelly has her wildlife rehabilitation license in her home state of New York and enjoys working hands-on with wildlife in addition to working on policy to address systemic environmental issues.