Kelly Schwartz
Operations Director
Kelly Schwartz began her role as Operations Director in July 2020, but her relationship with YMOW began in 2002. A longtime supporter of the YMOW mission, Kelly was serving as chairman of the YMOW Board of Directors when she joined the YMOW staff.
As Operations Director, Kelly manages the day-to-day operations of YMOW, supervising the CCAs, volunteer coordinator and managing client services.
Having previously worked in leadership roles at Food Gatherers, Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority and Humane Society of Huron Valley, Kelly brings a long history and vast knowledge of non-profit work and community service to her role. While serving as Director of Operations at the Humane Society, Kelly helped to initiate the Bountiful Bowls program through which YMOW supplies pet owners with food and other necessities.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Detroit College of Business and an MBA from University of Alabama at Birmingham.
As YMOW Board Chair, Kelly said she was committed to helping the staff and volunteers of YMOW find new and better ways to enhance and improve the lives of the community’s homebound neighbors. As Operations Director, she continues that mission.
“I’m thrilled to serve YMOW and the community in this new role,” Kelly said. “Access to food and other supportive services is paramount for our aging and disabled population and I’m proud to be part of an organization that makes that happen.”
Kelly lives in Ann Arbor with her wife, Kristin, and their dogs, Kiki & Louie.
