Mary E. Kennelly, Account Executive

Mary E. Kennelly joined the firm after completing two years in Paraguay with the Peace Corps. There she worked as a rural health educator training local women and youth in healthy living strategies emphasizing water sanitation, reproductive health, nutrition and dental hygiene.

 Previously, Ms. Kennelly managed Sharyn Elman’s 2004 state representative bid and worked as a community organizer for the Campaign for a Healthy Smoke-Free Chicago. While in Washington, DC, she assisted the Organization of American States in presenting a professional development conference for Latin American trade representatives.

 Ms. Kennelly completed her undergraduate studies at Georgetown University, where she majored in International Political Economy. She serves on the board of Friends of the Parks and lives in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.