Christine Kite Kelly

Christine Kite Kelly (she/her/hers) is an experienced arts administrator with a strong background in project development, communications, and fundraising, primarily in the nonprofit sector. Before joining ACG, she worked as a Communications Consultant at YFJ Consulting, focusing on Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy and the Allies in Action Membership Network. There, she played a key role in consolidating the firm’s brands, aligning them with its mission and values, while also devising marketing strategies, creating external content, and identifying press opportunities.

Previously, as Communications Manager at the Princess Grace Foundation-USA, Kite Kelly managed public relations, content creation, licensing, print production, and the historical photo archives. She was also the Founding Administrator at Dance/NYC, where she developed programs and resources for the dance community under Bob Yesselman’s leadership. Her other affiliations include Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and American Dance Festival.

Kite Kelly holds a BFA in performing arts management with a dance concentration from Point Park University.