Colleen Kelly

Colleen Kelly is an experienced professional with a diverse background in development and programming, most recently serving as the Founder and Chief Dog Walker at Colleen Walks Dogs LLC since March 2024. Previous roles include Director of Development at The Renaissance Society at The University of Chicago, Director of Development at GROUP PLAN COMMISSION, and Senior Development Officer at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland. Colleen has substantial expertise in fundraising, donor relations, and program production, particularly in the arts sector, with notable achievements including securing a historic $1M gift. In addition to development roles, Colleen has also programmed a weekly radio show at WRUW-FM since 2009, showcasing a passion for music from the 1960s to the present. Colleen holds a Master of Arts in Art History & Museum Studies from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Area Studies from Kenyon College.