Kelly Quintero
About Kelly Quintero
Kelly Quintero serves as the Director of Policy at Feeding America, bringing extensive experience in advocacy and government relations. Her background includes roles in political campaigns and various organizations focused on community service and public policy.
Current Role at Feeding America
Kelly Quintero serves as the Director of Policy at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing policies that align with the organization's mission to alleviate hunger in the United States. Her work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to advocate for effective food assistance programs and policies.
Previous Experience in Advocacy and Government Relations
Before joining Feeding America, Quintero worked at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida as the Director of Advocacy and Government Relations from 2017 to 2022. In this capacity, she was responsible for leading advocacy efforts and building relationships with government entities to support food security initiatives. Her experience in this role contributed to her expertise in navigating the intersection of policy and community needs.
Political Campaign Experience
Quintero has a background in political campaigns, having served as the Hispanic Vote Director for Biden for President in 2020 for one month in Greater Orlando. Additionally, she worked as the Regional Political Director for Hillary for America in 2016 for three months in Central Florida. These roles provided her with insights into voter engagement and campaign strategy.
Educational Background
Quintero has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a focus on International Relations and Comparative Governments from the University of Central Florida from 2009 to 2013. She also studied Public Policy Analysis at The London School of Economics and Political Science, achieving a certificate in 2021. Furthermore, she completed a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace at the University of South Florida Muma College of Business in 2021. Quintero also studied at the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College, where she completed a Board Orientation certificate.
Experience in Local Government
Quintero has held various positions in local government, including serving as Deputy Communications Director for the Orange County Tax Collector from 2013 to 2016. She also worked as an aide to an Orange County Commissioner in 2016 for one month. Additionally, she interned at The Florida Senate as a UCF Legislative Scholars Intern in 2013, gaining experience in legislative processes and public policy.