Kellye helps lead all work in the lowcountry of South Carolina where she will the leverage human and data resources of NCGrowth, the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC system, and regional partners to supporting business growth and community development in the region. Kellye is a successful entrepreneur and business development consultant with 20 years of extensive experience helping small and disadvantaged businesses grow through technical assistance and business development. She has an MBA from Clark Atlanta University, MS in Instructional Design and Technology from Georgia State University, and a BS in Industrial Management from Clemson University where she currently serves on the Alumni National Board of Directors and was Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion.