Kelly Emery

About Kelly Emery

Executive with 25 years of experience helping complex, mission-driven organizations operate with discipline, focus, and measurable impact across financial services and the nonprofit sector. My work centers on aligning strategy, resources, and people so organizations can scale with intention, make sound decisions, and deliver sustainable results. As a Chief Operating Officer, I have led enterprise operations, finance, talent, technology, and risk functions in national and global nonprofits, partnering closely with CEOs, boards, and executive teams to translate vision into execution. I focus on strengthening governance, stewarding financial health, and building operating models that support both accountability and forward momentum.I am particularly energized by moments of organizational growth, transition, or reinvention, when steady leadership can help teams navigate complexity, align around priorities, and guide the organization forward with confidence.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Financial Health Network

   Jan 2020 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   As COO and Executive Leadership Team member, oversee client success, business development, finance, operations, technology, and HR. Focus on aligning internal operations with strategic and business objectives while scaling the operating model for greater impact. Passionate about building high-performing teams and developing future leaders, with a proven ability to translate vision into action to drive long-term sustainability and organizational success.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Executive Education, Women's Senior Leadership Program

  2014 — 2015

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance

  1996 — 2000

• DePaul Driehaus College of Business

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Financial Regulation
• Asset Management
• Auditing
• Economics
• Accounting
• Financial Institutions
• Portfolio Management
• Due Diligence
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Small Business Lending
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Reporting
• Analysis
• Alm
• Internal Audit
• Private Equity
• Valuation
• Finance
• Treasury Management
• Strategic Financial Planning
• IT Audit
• Risk Assessment
• Business Process Improvement
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Underwriting
• Collateral Management
• Managerial Finance
• Gaap
• Financial Services
• Analytical Skills
• Corporate Governance
• Cisa
• Process Improvement
• Operational Risk Management
• Internal Controls
• Aml
• Banking
• Market Risk
• Interest Rate Risk Management