Kelly Arey Deich
About Kelly Arey Deich
Kelly Arey Deich is the Senior Director of Talent Development at Fannie Mae and an Executive Leadership Coach at Bright and Clear Coaching, with extensive experience in human capital consulting and applied anthropology.
Company
Kelly Arey Deich is currently working at Fannie Mae as the Senior Director of Talent Development in Reston, Virginia, United States. She also established Bright & Clear Coaching in 2017, where she serves as an Executive Leadership Coach in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Bright & Clear Coaching aims to help individuals and teams reach their full potential through personalized coaching solutions.
Title
Kelly Arey Deich holds the title of Senior Director of Talent Development at Fannie Mae. Additionally, she is the Executive Leadership Coach at Bright & Clear Coaching, where she leverages her extensive experience in leadership and talent development to support clients.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Arey Deich received a BS in Anthropology from James Madison University and an MAA in Applied Anthropology from the University of Maryland. She also completed the Chief Learning Officer Executive Certificate Program at George Mason University – Costello College of Business. Kelly’s background in applied anthropology informs her unique approach to change management and human potential, viewing these through a cultural lens.
Background
Before her current roles, Kelly Arey Deich accumulated diverse experience. She worked at ManTech as Executive Director of various departments, including Learning and Development, Employee Experience, and Talent Development. Before ManTech, she was a Senior Manager in Human Capital at Accenture for 14 years, overseeing operational and strategic alignment initiatives. Her career also includes roles at the Corporation for National and Community Service, Center for Inspired Teaching, University of Maryland, and Baltimore Reads. Her extensive background spans public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Achievements
Kelly Arey Deich has led enterprise-wide programs and high-impact transformations, including NextGen leadership and talent development projects. She has a track record of building trusting relationships with C-level executives and senior officials, quickly establishing credibility. Her role at Accenture involved managing organizational culture design, journey management, and leadership development. Kelly has also demonstrated expertise in budget and team leadership, and is known for using culture to address business challenges and boost engagement.