From Golf to Government, the Challenges and Opportunities in the California Economy, and How To Manage Your Career At Multiple Points

An Interview with Michael Kelly, Executive Director for the Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy and Jobs, on his path through two California governors' administrations and the state of the California economy.

In this special interview, Julia connects with Michael Kelly and digs into his path to working for two of California's most well-known governors, how being a student athlete informed his work ethic, and spends a good bit of time discussing the current state of California.

If you're interested in learning more about systemic career barriers, opportunities, and a robust conversation about how we have over promised and under delivered on what is possible in your life and career, this is an interview you won't want to miss.

Michael also shares the research and initiatives he's working on for the Coalition that directly impact the LA region.

About Michael Kelly:

Michael H. Kelly currently serves as the Executive Director of the Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs, a non-profit bi-partisan organization that brings together leaders from business, labor, academia and nonprofits to advance initiatives that generate economic growth, create quality jobs and a skilled work-force, and improve the region's overall quality of life.

Prior to working with the Los Angeles Coalition, Mr. Kelly worked in a number of high-level positions, both in the private sector with The Boeing Company and with California Governors Gray Davis and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

He currently serves as the chair of the FUSE Corps L.A. Advisory Committee, founding chair of the Philanthropic Foundation for California State University, Dominguez Hills, an advisory board member for WorkingNation and the Committee for Greater L.A. He was also the recipient of the EnCorps Teachers Program 2010 "Torchbearer of the Year" Award.

Michael received an Economics Degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, where he was a Dean's Merit Scholar.

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