Kelly Burnes is a policy analyst in New York City whose current research focuses on the early childhood care and education workforce sector. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Public Policy Administration, both from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She previously worked for municipal government in Atlanta, GA, addressing environmental issues, land use and transportation planning. Her personal research interests include the broad area of climate change—sustainable development and renewable energy—and examining ways to tie social media to these issues to elevate public awareness and education. In her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities, such as running, biking, hiking, kayaking and rock climbing.

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