Kelsey Claus
Associate Director of Communications
Biography
Kelsey is an experienced integrated marketing communications professional with a demonstrated history building and strengthening public sector brands through powerful stories and dynamic multimedia content. She is passionate about uncovering untold stories, connecting the Nevada community through meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships, and supporting our citizenry via evidence-based, sustainable, and scalable policy. Over her career in public service, Kelsey has held a variety of communications roles and currently serves as the Assistant Director of Communications & Programming for Nevada Forward, an innovative apprenticeship program within the College of Education. The program provides Nevadans the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree tuition-free, while gaining valuable hands-on experience and earning a paycheck working in local schools. Kelsey is a nearly-native Nevadan and is proud to work in spaces that better the Silver State for future generations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Spanish from the University of Nevada, Reno and her Master of Public Administration (MPA) at UNLV.
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