Kelly Kurz

Kelly Kurz graduated from the University of Richmond in 2014 with a BA in International Development and Geography. Throughout university Kelly engaged a variety of development fields from investigating women’s rights in Moshi, Tanzania, analyzing the finance and operations of an education nonprofit in Kampala, Uganda, and researching the impacts of ecotourism in Toubacouta, Senegal. His thesis research looking at transitional justice and economic development practices in Sierra Leone focused his interests on the intersectionality of food security in post conflict regions. In 2015, Kelly worked for GlobalGiving, the first and largest crowdfunding community, helping grassroots nonprofits access funding, tools, training, and support needed to be more effective across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania. Prior to becoming a Leland Fellow, Kelly served as an Agroforestry Peace Corps Volunteer in Senegal implementing better practices and techniques for increasing farmers yields, accessing markets, and improving health and nutrition. Kelly is from Wenatchee, Washington.

Field placement:

Policy placement: Mercy Corps

Metro Washington, DC (global)