Stephen Kelly Email and Phone Number

Stephen is a native of Miami, Florida, and a recent graduate of Hamilton College, where he double majored in Public Policy and Sociology. His understanding of the marginalized and the unheard forms the foundation of every policy position he holds. Policy lays the groundwork for everyone's lived reality, be it local, state, or federal. As the child of two Black immigrants, Stephen understands the roles that policy plays in the day-to-day lives of those most vulnerable. He understands the fear that immigration raids place on undocumented communities, the often fraught relationship between law enforcement and the Black community, and how Black school children are treated differently and not given the same opportunities as their non-Black peers. For Stephen, a policy is not just words on paper but rather the difference between beating the odds or becoming a statistic. Stephen began his policy work in high school as he served on various youth boards working on criminal justice, education, and community development. As he transitioned to undergraduate studies, Stephen worked in labor policy, and public safety/health policy. Stephen desires to craft policies prioritizing justice, fairness, and equity in a society that routinely operates in a way that benefits the few at the expense of the many. His primary policy areas of interest are criminal justice reform, education reform, economic development, and urban policy. Despite having a domestic focus, Stephen is interested in national security policy and economic growth in the global south.