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Kelly Shields
Regional Lead, Structured Finance

Kelly supports CSGF’s portfolio members by removing financial planning and facilities affordability barriers as a member of the Structured Finance team. Prior to CSGF, Kelly spent 10 years as a team member of the national network of KIPP public charter schools, first in its Baltimore region and most recently as the Chief Financial Officer of KIPP Metro Atlanta. During her tenure, she oversaw 260% growth of KIPP Metro Atlanta’s budget, overhauling its systems to scale and continuing to invest in a foundation of financial sustainability. Kelly has experience in both consulting and school districts, having previously worked for Navigant Consulting, IBM, Baltimore County Public Schools, and DC Public Schools. She is an alumna of the Education Pioneers, Strategic Data Project, and FOX fellowships. She received a B.S. in Commerce with concentrations in Finance and Marketing University of Virginia and an MBA from The Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia. 

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