Kelly's design experience at Multistudio spans 19 years, where he is a project design leader and collaborator across multiple disciplines and studios. His passion for education design has led him to collaborate with pre-K-12 and higher ed clients. Committed to increasing design effectiveness through a research-based approach, he draws on his teaching of 'The Role of Research in Design Thinking Processes' as an adjunct professor at The University of Kansas. Kelly has also led firmwide sustainability efforts, focusing on providing a path to long-term environmental and fiscal sustainability for both K-12 and higher ed institutions.