Kelly Nafie
About Kelly Nafie
Kelly Nafie is a Disaster Assistance Program Specialist at Hagerty Consulting with over 20 years of experience in disaster recovery and community development. She has previously held roles at Tetra Tech, CHENHALL SEDONA SOLUTIONS, and the International Rescue Committee, focusing on affordable housing recovery and community needs.
Work at Hagerty
Kelly Nafie has been employed at Hagerty Consulting as a Disaster Assistance Program Specialist since 2020. In this role, she focuses on disaster recovery efforts, particularly in Monterey, California. Her responsibilities include assessing community needs and developing recovery strategies to support affected populations.
Previous Experience in Disaster Recovery
Prior to her current position, Nafie worked at Tetra Tech as a Division Supervisor and Task Force Leader from 2018 to 2019. During this time, she was involved in disaster response efforts related to significant California wildfires, including the Thomas, Carr, and Camp fires. She also served as a Program Delivery Manager at CHENHALL SEDONA SOLUTIONS - JOINT VENTURE, focusing on FEMA Public Assistance Programs.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Nafie holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, San Diego, obtained between 1993 and 1997. She furthered her education by earning a Master's degree from the School for International Training from 2005 to 2007. With over 20 years of experience in disaster recovery and community development, she specializes in affordable housing recovery and community needs assessment.
Volunteer Experience
Nafie's commitment to community service is evident from her volunteer work. She served as a Disaster Recovery/Clean-up Volunteer with All Hands and Hearts from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she was an Americorps*VISTA Volunteer and Refugee Youth Program Coordinator with the International Rescue Committee from 2006 to 2007. Her early career included a role with the Peace Corps as a Non-Governmental Organization Development Volunteer in Romania from 2000 to 2002.
Skills and Community Impact
Kelly Nafie is skilled in identifying creative solutions and establishing collaborations to address community needs. She aims to assist communities in developing and implementing recovery processes that align with sustainable visions for the future. Her extensive background in disaster recovery equips her to effectively support communities in their recovery efforts.