Kelley Mc Donough
About Kelley Mc Donough
Kelley McDonough serves as the Associate Director of Education & Training at Share Our Strength, where she develops resources for nutrition programs and provides training across various levels. With a background in public health and extensive experience in youth engagement and policy change, she has held multiple roles in organizations focused on community wellness and nutrition.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Kelley Mc Donough serves as the Associate Director of Education & Training at Share Our Strength, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she develops resources and tools for school and community nutrition programs. She also provides technical assistance and training related to nutrition programs across various levels. Kelley manages a team of experts focused on school and out-of-school time meals within the No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices and offers strategic and thought leadership for nutrition programs at national, state, and local levels.
Previous Experience at Share Our Strength
Before her current role, Kelley Mc Donough worked at Share Our Strength in various capacities. She was a Senior Program Manager from 2019 to 2022 and a Program Manager from 2017 to 2019, both positions based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. During her tenure, she contributed to initiatives aimed at improving nutrition and food security across communities.
Experience at Louisiana Public Health Institute
Kelley Mc Donough has significant experience with the Louisiana Public Health Institute, where she held multiple roles. She served as the Youth & Young Adult Policy Manager for the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living from 2015 to 2017, focusing on youth engagement and policy change. Additionally, she was a Senior Program Coordinator for the School Health Connection from 2011 to 2015 and an intern in the same program from 2010 to 2011. Her work involved managing statewide initiatives and supporting schools in developing wellness programs.
Educational Background
Kelley Mc Donough holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, which she completed from 2010 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health from Tulane University from 2006 to 2009. Her foundational education includes a high school diploma from The Bronx High School of Science, where she studied from 2002 to 2006.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
In her career, Kelley Mc Donough has been involved in various community engagement initiatives. She previously managed a statewide youth tobacco control initiative in Louisiana, emphasizing the importance of youth involvement in policy change. Additionally, she supported New Orleans schools in developing and implementing sustainable school wellness programs using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model.