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Kelly R. is an MBA candidate at Western Governors University, expected to graduate in Q1 2025. With extensive experience in retail development and construction, Kelly has held leadership positions at several prominent companies, including Ascend Wellness Holdings as VP Development and Construction, and EssilorLuxottica as Head of Retail Development North America, overseeing the expansion of over 3,800 retail locations. Kelly's prior roles include Vice President positions at Party City, Warby Parker, New York & Company, Spencer's, Burlington Coat Factory, and A.C. Moore, where responsibilities ranged from real estate and store planning to facilitating major growth initiatives. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University and an Associate of Arts in Political Science from Rowan College at Burlington County, along with military experience in the United States Air Force.