Kelly Needham is the Director of Data Analytics at State Policy Network. She manages the internal CRM database (Salesforce) at SPN and oversees general IT capabilities.
She was previously the Director of Data and Measurement Operations at the Institute for Humane Studies where she managed internal reporting, tracked performance metrics, and streamlined operational processes. Prior to that role, she was the Director of Events and Operations at Students For Liberty (SFL). At SFL, Kelly ran their annual student conference, which drew over 1,700 attendees in 2015.
Kelly holds a BA in Economics from James Madison University where she ran Division I Cross Country and Track. She is a DC-area native and now lives in Richmond, VA with her husband, two young children, and cat. In addition to being a lifelong runner, she enjoys backpacking, climbing, and being outside as much as possible.