Kelly Dolan
About Kelly Dolan
Kelly Dolan serves as the Director of Events for Sutter Health in the Bay Area, where she coordinates annual flu clinics for donors and manages event logistics. With a background in event management at Stanford University and a degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from California Polytechnic State University, she specializes in developing events that cater to donor cultivation and recognition.
Work at Sutter Health
Kelly Dolan serves as the Director of Events for the Bay Area at Sutter Health, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she coordinates and implements annual flu clinics specifically for donors at Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation and Palo Alto Medical Foundation. Dolan provides strategic leadership and staff support focused on donor recognition and stewardship. She also leads the formation of volunteer committees to achieve sponsorship goals and enhance event production.
Previous Experience at Stanford University
Before joining Sutter Health, Kelly Dolan worked at Stanford University as an Event Manager from 2011 to 2017. During her six years in this role, she was responsible for planning and executing various events, contributing to the university's engagement and outreach efforts.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Dolan earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in event planning and management, which she applies in her current role.
Event Coordination and Management Skills
In her current position, Kelly Dolan develops events tailored to address the needs of targeted audiences for donor cultivation. She is responsible for producing and managing all event collateral, including invitations, table signage, programs, sponsorship, and thank you letters. Her expertise in event coordination ensures that each event meets its objectives and engages attendees effectively.