Kelley Hohorst

Recruited to a newly created role supporting organizational development, stakeholder engagement, and long-term sustainability initiatives. Modernizing governing documents and governance practices while designing board onboarding procedures and standardized operating workflows.

Led cross-sector partnerships and communications to support the launch of the EMERGE program and advance organizational sustainability goals. Coordinated a large-scale public art installation from concept through completion to expand community engagement and access to local arts resources.

Led organization-wide implementation of a new CRM platform, overseeing data migration, workflow optimization, customization, and staff training to improve efficiency and reporting. Directed cross-functional planning for large community initiatives and led communications and partnership development to strengthen mission-driven outcomes.

Managed a $4M regional grantmaking and agency certification process, ensuring compliance, accountability, and alignment across nonprofit partners. Streamlined grant review, reporting, and communication processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and organizational effectiveness through coordinated trainings and planning.

Supported the CEO, senior management team, and Board of Directors with executive operations, organizational priorities, and strategic initiatives. Led implementation of a board governance platform, coordinating vendor management, data migration, configuration, and training for board and staff.

Coordinated with the City Attorney’s Office on service provider contracts, compliance requirements, and operational documentation to support departmental objectives. Managed records, contract administration, reporting systems, and workflows to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Provided executive operational support to a vice president, managing communications, reporting, travel logistics, and presentations while coordinating departmental priorities. Helped drive cross-functional initiatives through stakeholder communication in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Served on the senior management team supporting organizational strategy, operational planning, and service delivery for an organization serving 600+ adults with developmental disabilities. Managed government contract administration and led HR and interim leadership responsibilities including policy administration, employee relations, and operational oversight.

Earned a Diversity Workshop Series certification in 2023.

Earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 2019.

Completed coursework in Business Administration and Computer Science at Tidewater Community College.