Marilyn E. Demorest Faculty Advancement Award
Lisa Kelly
Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lisa Kelly has a career-long commitment to faculty recruitment, orientation, promotion and mentorship. She was an inaugural member of the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) group, participating in a multitude of NSF-funded ADVANCE programs for aspiring and current STEM faculty. She currently serves on the ADVANCE executive committee and maintains an active connection with female STEM faculty in their journey from candidate to colleague. As a STRIDE Fellow since 2022, Kelly works as a peer educator to develop and disseminate best practices for recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive faculty. As an elected officer in the American Society for Photobiology and the Inter-American Photochemical Society, Kelly has helped to establish an associate member network to connect members at all stages of their career development. She is passionate about training her own students to be careful scientists and supportive mentors as they grow in their independent careers.