Kelly Nevins

Kelly Nevins has been a leader in the nonprofit sector since 1990, with expertise in strategic development, motivating teams and individuals, workplace equity and community relations tools, program development, and public speaking. She holds a Master's degree in Education and Leadership, as well as an Executive Certificate in Public Policy. Her top 5 Gallup Strengths include Learner, Input, Responsibility, Achiever, and Relator.

The CEO of Women's Fund of Rhode Island since 2016, Nevins often speaks about the status of women and girls, why investing in women pays off, and using a gender lens to create systems change. She was honored in 2020 as Social Sector Industry Leader by Providence Business News and received the Secretary of State’s Medallion Award.

Nevins is the Secretary of the RI Coalition for Reproductive Freedom, and serves on the boards of the United Way of Rhode Island’s Community Advisory Board, Grantmakers Council of RI, and Women’s Funding Network.