Creative Speakers Agency
Dr. Mary Kelly
SPEAKING TOPICS
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LEADERSHIP
FUTURE ECONOMICS
IGNITING MOTIVATION & INSPIRATION
NAVIGATING CHANGE
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Biography
Mary at a Glance
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Mary Kelly graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served over 20 years on active duty in intelligence and logistics.
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She retired from the Navy as a commander.
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She has master’s degrees in history and economics and a PhD in economics.
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Mary Kelly has EXPERIENCE, and it’s this experience that helps your executives and audiences change how they view crises, challenges, and changes. Mary turns obstacles into opportunities.
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Mary was a professor for over 30 years, and she loves helping others navigate the economy, build their businesses, become even better leaders, and accomplish more in less time.
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Combining inspirational military and corporate stories, unforgettable energy, and a little comedy, Mary always delivers customized and memorable programs!
Education / Awards
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B.S. in History from the United States Naval Academy
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M.A. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma
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M.A. in History from the University of Hawaii
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Ph.D. in Economics from Greenwich University
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ABD in Political Science from the University of Hawaii
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MENSA
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American Economics Association
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National Speakers Association Magazine Editorial Chair
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National Speakers Association, CO Member of the Year 2015
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2020 Top 50 Keynote Speaker
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Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE)
Speaker Hall of Fame -
Navy League Leadership Award
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US Air Force Academy Outstanding Educator
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US Air Force Academy Instructor of the Year
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5th Most Influential Media Person in Colorado
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Veteran Business Owner of the Year
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56th World’s Most Influential Economist
Mary is the author of 20 books on business, leadership, and economics
Chairman,
All In Credit Union
The most dynamic speaker I have ever heard! Mary Kelly is the most dynamic speaker I have ever heard, both in my 20 years of active duty in the U.S. Army and 34 years serving on the board of my credit union. I have not seen better, ever! Her presentation will “spark” your Board and staff to achieve better results, period!
Carmen Mateo,
Operations Officer,
New York State PHCC
Mary's energy made the experience truly phenomenal. Mary Kelly stood out at our 132nd Annual NYS PHCC Conference in Savannah, Georgia! Her presentation was engaging and informative, definitely the highlight of the event. With a mix of valuable insights and humor, she captured everyone’s attention and shared great information. Her energy made the experience truly phenomenal.
Layne Miller, CEO,
Geary Pacific Corporation
In short, Mary was awesome!
It was a pleasure watching Mary at work with our team. We especially appreciate that she spent the entire day before her session to listen and learn about our company and Culture and weave that into her presentation. I heard from quite a few of our team members that they were impressed with how much Mary knew about our company and they appreciated that she was able to speak to us specifically about the things we need to do. In short, Mary was awesome!