Kelly Taveras
About Kelly Taveras
Kelly Taveras serves as the Vice President of Communications at the Organic Trade Association, a position she has held since 2021. She has a background in communications and sustainable development, with previous roles in various organizations including SIT Graduate Institute and Marlboro College.
Current Role at Organic Trade Association
Kelly Taveras serves as the Vice President of Communications at the Organic Trade Association. She has held this position since 2021 and operates within the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing communication strategies and initiatives that promote the organization's mission and objectives.
Previous Experience at Organic Trade Association
Prior to her current role, Kelly Taveras worked at the Organic Trade Association in various capacities. She was the Communications & Development Project Manager from 2013 to 2014 and the Digital Communications & Engagement Specialist from 2014 to 2021. Her tenure at the organization spanned a total of eight years, during which she contributed to enhancing the association's communication efforts.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Taveras earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English - Communications, Media, and Cultural Studies from Emmanuel College in Boston, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Arts in Sustainable Development, Food Systems from the School for International Training, completing her studies from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she holds a Teaching Certificate in TESOL/ESL from Oxford Seminars, which she achieved in 2010.
Professional Background
Before joining the Organic Trade Association, Kelly Taveras held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Food Systems Program Development Specialist at SIT Graduate Institute from 2011 to 2012 and as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the same institution for five months in 2011. She also served as the Development Operations Manager at Marlboro College for six months in 2012 to 2013.