Kelly supports strategic communications and engagement for the N8 research partnership.
Kelly has over eight years experience working in Higher Education, and joins the N8 team from The University of Manchester, where she oversaw communications for the School of Environment, Education and Development and supported brand-building initiatives for Alliance Manchester Business School. Formerly, at The University of Salford Kelly worked with senior leadership to capitalise on the MediaCityUK development, managing consortium relationships, building strategic industry partnerships and project managing signature events.
Kelly has also developed expertise working in the private, charity and arts sector, with a keen interest in user and customer experience, brand development, and content marketing.
Kelly graduated from Lancaster University with a degree in Culture, Media and Communications.