Name Ariana Kelly Children 2 Role Politician | Occupation Politician Spouse Barak Sanford Religion Jewish | |
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Residence Bethesda, Maryland, United States | ||
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Ariana B. Kelly (born December 7, 1976) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She currently serves in the Maryland House of Delegates. She represents District 16, which is located in Montgomery County, and includes Bethesda, Cabin John, Glen Echo and parts of Chevy Chase, Potomac and Rockville.
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- Maryland lawmaker ariana kelly accused of flashing breasts trespassing
- Prosecutors drop charges against Del Ariana Kelly
- Education and professional background
- Personal
- Awards and honors
- In the Legislature
- Legislative notes
- References
Prosecutors drop charges against Del. Ariana Kelly
Education and professional background
Kelly grew up in Bethesda where she attended Walter Johnson High School. Kelly also attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she studied History, Women's Studies, and TV/Film Production.
Kelly has an extensive background in nonprofit management, media, and social service. In her early career, Kelly worked at Travelers Aid International, Girls Inc, and Legal Momentum. Kelly also produced PBS’ To The Contrary, a weekly news program. She covered a wide range of issues including state and federal legislation, business, education, health, and the environment. After leaving PBS, Kelly served as Executive Director at NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland, and as Environmental Health Campaign Director for MomsRising.org.
Personal
Delegate Kelly has a daughter and a son. She is the granddaughter of Maryland fire safety pioneer Francis Brannigan. Her parents, Anne Brannigan-Kelly and Richard Kelly, reside in Colorado. Her sister, Meghan Kelly resides in North Carolina. Kelly's brother, Jonathan Blum, and sister-in-law Kate Orman are Australian science fiction authors.
On June 27, 2015, Delegate Kelly was charged for indecent exposure and trespassing at the home of her ex-husband in Bethesda, Maryland when she was there to drop off their children, and she saw his fiance. On July 21, 2015, the charges were dropped with the State's Attorney saying in a statement that the alleged incident was "a matter better suited for family court."
Awards and honors
In the Legislature
Delegate Kelly serves on the Health and Government Operations Committee. She also serves on the Insurance Subcommittee and Estates & Trusts Subcommittee. Delegate Kelly is also the Chair of the Economic Development Committee and Democratic Caucus Chair of the Montgomery County Delegation.