Christopher Kelly

Catalyzing Delaware's Economic Growth through Research

Greater Philadelphia

About

Experience

  • Delaware Prosperity Partnership (Full-time · 4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Director, Economic Research
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Senior Economic Researcher
      Mar 2022 - Feb 2025 · 3 yrs

      Head of the Delaware Prosperity Partnership's research and business intelligence functions. Manage internal databases, respond to data requests from businesses interested in locating in Delaware, conduct longer-term research on strategic areas of interest, and communicate economic trends to stakeholders.

  • Institute for Public Administration at the University of Delaware (Newark, Delaware)
    • Associate Policy Scientist
      Apr 2019 - Mar 2022 · 3 yrs

    • Assistant Policy Scientist
      Jul 2016 - Mar 2022 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    • Limited Term Researcher
      Apr 2015 - Jul 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Researcher at Wolf Transition Team
    Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 · 2 mos

  • Field Director at Dan LaVallee Campaign For Congress
    Sep 2014 - Nov 2014 · 3 mos

    I was tasked with implementing a field plan in the seven counties of Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District to achieve set goals for voter contact and turnout through the use of phonebanking, door to door canvassing, and grassroots identification. To fulfill these responsibilities I managed the Erie campaign field office, held meetings with community leaders and activists, and recruited and supervised interns and volunteers while they participated in activities that fulfilled our unit's defined goals. I also provided support in the organization of several field events such as rallies by recruiting volunteers and serving as a staging point supervisor.

  • Legislative Fellow, Senate Minority Caucus at Delaware General Assembly
    Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 · 7 mos

    I assist the Senate Minority Caucus by conducting in-depth, non-partisan research to inform and guide decision-making and the development of legislation in a variety of policy areas. I also help facilitate the acquisition of co-sponsors for legislation, and provide support to my supervisor by assisting with constituent services.