AUTHOR: Kelly Burnes
Kelly Burnes is a policy analyst in New York City whose current research
focuses on the early childhood care and education workforce sector. She
holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Public Policy
Administration, both from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She
previously worked for municipal government in Atlanta, GA, addressing
environmental issues, land use and transportation planning. Her personal
research interests include the broad area of climate change – sustainable
development and renewable energy – and examining ways to tie social media
to these issues to elevate public awareness and education. In her spare
time she enjoys outdoor activities, such as running, biking, hiking,
kayaking and rock climbing.
