Kelly Blanchard, Co-Founder and Board Treasurer of Latinos Activate JoCo. Kelly's academic background includes a Master's in Integrated Marketing Communication from UNCW and a Bachelor's in International Relations and Practical Politics from Meredith College. Professionally, she co-owns Genuine Plumbing Company, bringing her financial understanding to overseeing the organization's fiscal health and transparency. Her experience in grant writing and media management underscores her commitment to securing resources and managing them effectively to support our community initiatives. As a co-founder, she is dedicated to advancing the mission of Latinos Activate JoCo, leveraging unity and strategy to impact our community positively.