As 2BCF Director of Grants & Development, Kellye brings over seven years of progressive experience in grants, fundraising, and nonprofit development. Prior to 2BCF, Kellye earned a Master’s in Political Science as a Merit Fellow from the University of Southern California (Magna Cum Laude), Bachelor’s in Political Science & American Studies from USC (Phi Beta Kappa), Grant Writing & Research certificate from CSU San Diego, Federal Grants Management Certificate from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the prestigious Professional Grant Proposal Writing Certification from the National Funding Foundation. Kellye has worked for both nonprofits and government agencies, bringing experience in marketing and government, corporate, and private foundation grants. As a mother to two minority women in STEM, Kellye is passionate about STEAM education in underrepresented communities and the positive impact 2BCF has each day on the lives of youth in Los Angeles. 2BCF’s impact on students and teachers, and its unique brand of using play to inspire innovation and entrepreneurship makes Kellye’s job a passion, not just a profession. In her spare time, Kellye can be found hiking LA’s nature trails with her husband, putting together large jigsaw puzzles, and training her overly affectionate Belgian Malinois named Hunter.