Courses taught:

She teaches the MPNA Nonprofits and Social Change course and an undergraduate Nonprofit Governance course.

Short Biography:

Cindy Murphy Kelley has worked in staff leadership positions at four Twin Cities nonprofit organizations since 1987. She has also served as board chair of two nonprofit organizations and held two additional memberships on nonprofit boards acting as treasurer and conference chair. A strong advocate, Ms. Kelley has expertise working with government officials, social service agencies and the Minnesota Legislature on diverse issues including education for at-risk children and youth, adult homelessness, early childhood education, and mental health services for adults.

Professor Kelley is currently the Executive Director of Chrysalis. Chrysalis is a nonprofit, multi-services agency for women and their families. Chrysalis operates four business units including a mental health clinic, a chemical dependency treatment program, a legal services program, and phone counseling and referrals.