John Kelly
President and Chief Executive Officer

Meeting Street Service: Administration of all Meeting Street services

Years in Profession: 15 Years Meeting Street President and CEO, 7 Years Meeting Street Board of Trustees (before joining)

Education: BA Government - Franklin and Marshall College, JD Law Boston College

Professional Memberships: American, Rhode Island & Massachusetts Bar Associations. He is on the Board of The Highlander Charter School and is Vice Chair of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission. John is the former Chair of The Providence Revolving Fund and former Chairman of the Providence Zoning Board of Review and also previously served as a member of the Board of Park Commissioners for the City of Providence. He was previously the Chair of The Genesis Center in Providence and also a Board member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence. 

Previous Affiliations: Cornish Associates, L.P. (General Counsel); Coalition for Community Development; Tillinghast, Collins & Graham law firm