Kelly Cure
About Kelly Cure
Kelly Cure is a co-founder of Skillful.ly and serves as an advisory member at CompTIA's Future of Learning & Work Think Tank. With a diverse background in consulting and economic development, Cure has held various roles across multiple organizations and has an extensive educational background in business and international studies.
Work at Skillful.ly
Kelly Cure serves as Co-Founder at Skillful.ly, a role she has held since 2020. The organization focuses on enhancing workforce development and education. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Skillful.ly aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, equipping individuals with the skills needed for the modern job market.
Current Roles and Advisory Positions
In addition to her work at Skillful.ly, Kelly Cure is an Advisory Member of the Future of Learning & Work Think Tank at CompTIA, a position she has held since 2022. She also serves as a Board Member on the Advisory Council for NYSED Career Technical Education (CTE) at CUNY New York City College of Technology, contributing her expertise to shape educational policies and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Cure holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Entrepreneurship from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a concentration in German from The University of Kansas. Additionally, she has completed studies in Executive Leadership and Financial Management at Cornell University, and has studied German Language, Literature, and Film at Freie Universität Berlin.
Professional Background
Kelly Cure has a diverse professional background with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. She worked as an Economic Development Consulting Fellow at TechnoServe in 2015, and held positions at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant and Analyst in both the Greater New York City Area and London. Her earlier experience includes serving as Chief of Staff for the Appropriations Committee at the Kansas Legislature and as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Kansas.
Previous Work Experience
Kelly Cure has held several consulting and strategic roles, including her position as Head of Strategy and Economic Advancement Consultant at Montigny Investments from 2016 to 2019. She also worked as a Consultant to the Executive Board at Laudes Foundation in 2019. Her international experience includes working in Swaziland and South Africa, contributing to economic development initiatives.