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Kelly Flaherty

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National Vice President Business Operations at American Heart Association
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Kelly Flaherty is a non-profit leader serving as the National Vice President of Business Operations for the American Heart Association. She specializes in strategic financial planning and aligning resources with program goals. Her background includes an MBA from The Ohio State University and expertise in grant management and lobbying compliance for charities.

Kelly is passionate about public health, actively fundraising for causes like the Washington DC Heart Walk. Her dedication is evident in her leadership roles at both the American Heart Association and previously at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, where she champions health-related initiatives and community involvement.

She has specialized expertise in the systems and reporting associated with federal and state lobbying compliance for 501c(3) charities and 501c(4) organizations.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
National Vice President Business Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Non-Profit Operations
As National VP of Business Operations, she oversees financial planning, performance metrics, and growth strategies for the American Heart Association.
Public Health Advocacy
Her career with the American Heart Association and American Cancer Society, coupled with personal fundraising, shows a deep commitment to public health causes.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
National Vice President Business Operations
American Heart Association
12-2010 - 12-2018
Strategic Director, Advocacy Planning and Operations
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
9-2008 - 12-2010
Senior Director, Operations and Financial Management
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
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Education
1985 - 1987
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Ohio State University
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