Venita Kelley, PhD

CEO
Kelley Communication & Consulting

Venita Kelley, PhD., has extensive experience in the Communication and Education fields. Co-Designer of an evidence based Closing the Opportunity Gap model. She was part of a $400M successful grant team that included the model. Dr. Kelley is a consultant and trainer in intercultural communication, gender and cultural proficiency in state, federal government, K-12 and university systems, medical schools, the private sector, and foundations. She is noted as a master teacher and for her expertise in intercultural communication, crisis and strategic communication and planning. She is the Executive Producer and host of public radio broadcasts/podcasts STUDIO SESSIONS ACTS, focusing on artists and their artist vision, and Co-host of TALK TO ME, a community empowerment show. Dr. Kelley is a national presenter/speaker on cultural proficiency & professional development (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) with Public Consulting Group (PCGUS).