Kelli Belanger is a 1998 graduate of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ 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 the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania as a Leadership Giving Officer after spending 14 years as Executive Director/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region. Kelli has kept in contact with ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ peers and colleagues throughout the years, coming back to campus regularly for in-class speaking engagements and adjunct work with the Communication Department.