Kelli Gardner is a 1998 graduate of Seton Hill University with Bachelors degrees in Social Work and Communication/Public Relations. She began working in the nonprofit field before graduation and then went on to earn a Masters degree in Leadership and Liberal Studies from Duquesne University. Kelli is currently employed by Westmoreland County Community College as a Grant Writer & Compliance Officer in the Educational Foundation. Kelli previously worked for the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania as a Development Director and Leadership Giving Officer after spending over 14 years as Executive Director/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region. Kelli has kept in contact with Seton Hill peers and colleagues throughout the years, coming back to campus regularly for in-class speaking engagements and as an adjunct professor with the Communication Program.
