Kelly Warren is Director of Equity & Member Engagement at the Michigan Municipal League. In this role she dedicates a significant portion of her time to strategically engaging members and connecting them to the League's innovative programs and services. She oversees the ongoing operations for the League’s affiliate organizations, including developing new programs and services, communications, and outreach strategies. These affiliate organizations include the Michigan Association of Mayors and the Michigan Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. She also works closely with the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys and serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Michigan Municipal Executives.

Kelly is the catalyst behind the League’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts which expanded significantly in recent years. She is a member of the League’s internal DEI committee which is tasked with engaging the League board, shaping organizational priorities and culture, and developing member programming. Her leadership supports the League’s increasingly sophisticated understanding and participation in DEI best practices.