Dr. John F. Kelly
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Dr. John F. Kelly currently serves as Associate Dean at the National Defense University's
Africa Center for Strategic Studies. Kelly was a four-term Michigan state Senator and a 1994 candidate for the U.S. Senate. He has 35 years of experience in higher education, civil government and military science, and has served in the United States Army as a defense attaché and a Judge Advocate General. His scholarly expertise lies in internal security and homeland defense, civilian policy development, electoral reform and democracy, and southern Africa.
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, where he was a Graduate Fellow, specializing in international relations
and diplomatic history
. Kelly also holds a Master of Public Administration
from Wayne University as well as a Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University
. His baccalaureate degree is in political science and education and was earned with Honors at the University of Michigan
. Kelly has completed further graduate studies at Georgetown University
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, banking and economic development, health policy, local government and public finance. He served on the National Commission on Uniform Law, the Michigan Law Revision Commission and as a delegate to the National Conference on State Legislatures. Dr. Kelly served on a National Commission on Distressed States and is committed to projects to revitalize the City of Detroit.In 1994 he stood for election to the U.S. Senate requiring retirement from the state legislature.
, he has served as a defense attaché on multiple tours of active duty assigned primarily to the Republic of South Africa. In his reserve capacity he spent seven years as a liaison to Federal law enforcement on counter-terrorism research. A Graduate of Army Command and General Staff College, he also spent 10 years as a staff Judge Advocate General. He has been decorated repeatedly for his contributions to the defense establishment during times of war.
in Ontario, Canada, where he was a Fulbright Scholar conducting research on comparative federalism. His academic research has focused on retained sovereignty and policy development of subnational government, and he has received multiple teaching awards. He also served as an elected member of the Board of Governors of Wayne State University
from 1998 to 2002. At the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, Dr. Kelly is developing a program to strengthen the rule of law in African governments and promote good governance.
. The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival began in 2007 and showcases films from across the world as well as local films created and produced in Michigan. The festival is held at Wayne University in Detroit and is affiliated with the University's College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts.
Dr Kelly also served until 2009 as the elected Vice-Chair of the Michigan Film Advisory Board
. The Advisory Board managed programs designed to attract film production companies to Michigan as well as promote the growth of Michigan's indigenous film industry.
National Defense University
The National Defense University is an institution of higher education funded by the United States Department of Defense, intended to facilitate high-level training, education, and the development of national security strategy. It is chartered by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with Navy Vice Admiral...
Africa Center for Strategic Studies. Kelly was a four-term Michigan state Senator and a 1994 candidate for the U.S. Senate. He has 35 years of experience in higher education, civil government and military science, and has served in the United States Army as a defense attaché and a Judge Advocate General. His scholarly expertise lies in internal security and homeland defense, civilian policy development, electoral reform and democracy, and southern Africa.
Biography
John Francis Kelly was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 6, 1949 to parents Margaret Kelly and Robert Corby Kelly. Robert was a studio artist and instructor, and retired as an accountant for the Avon Tubing Company. John was one of seven children. His brother is actor David Patrick KellyDavid Patrick Kelly
David Patrick Kelly is an American actor and musician who has appeared in numerous films, including some major roles.-Career:...
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Education
Dr. Kelly received a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science from Wayne State UniversityWayne State University
Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering more than 400 major subject areas to over 32,000 graduate and...
, where he was a Graduate Fellow, specializing in international relations
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
and diplomatic history
Diplomatic history
Diplomatic history deals with the history of international relations between states. Diplomatic history can be different from international relations in that the former can concern itself with the foreign policy of one state while the latter deals with relations between two or more states...
. Kelly also holds a Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration is a professional post-graduate degree in Public Administration. The MPA program prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state/provincial, and federal/national government, and increasingly in nongovernmental organization and...
from Wayne University as well as a Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Michigan State University is a public research university in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1855, it was the pioneer land-grant institution and served as a model for future land-grant colleges in the United States under the 1862 Morrill Act.MSU pioneered the studies of packaging,...
. His baccalaureate degree is in political science and education and was earned with Honors at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
. Kelly has completed further graduate studies at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
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Political career
John F. Kelly was elected to the Michigan State Senate in 1978 from Detroit at age 28 and served four consecutive four-year terms. At his first caucus Kelly was elected as Majority Whip and authored over 100 pieces of legislation and amendments that became law, including the state investment anti-apartheid laws for South Africa and the McBride antidiscrimination employment laws for Northern Ireland. He served on committees with jurisdiction over the judiciaryJudiciary
The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes...
, banking and economic development, health policy, local government and public finance. He served on the National Commission on Uniform Law, the Michigan Law Revision Commission and as a delegate to the National Conference on State Legislatures. Dr. Kelly served on a National Commission on Distressed States and is committed to projects to revitalize the City of Detroit.In 1994 he stood for election to the U.S. Senate requiring retirement from the state legislature.
Legal career
Dr. Kelly passed the Michigan state bar exam in 1984, and served as a Special Attorney General in Michigan from 1995 to 1999. He also practiced law as a principal in the firm of Schwartz Kelly & Oltarz-Schwartz. He is a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Michigan Supreme Court and all subordinate Federal and State bars as well as the US Court of Military Appeals. He has expertise in the area of immigration law and corporate law. He also has a high degree of experience in political campaign consulting.Military career
Dr. Kelly retired in 2009 as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, Civil Affairs branch. As a Foreign Area OfficerForeign area officer
A Foreign Area Officer is a commissioned officer from any of the four branches of the United States Armed Forces who is a regionally focused expert in political-military operations. Such officers possess a unique combination of strategic focus and regional expertise, with political, cultural,...
, he has served as a defense attaché on multiple tours of active duty assigned primarily to the Republic of South Africa. In his reserve capacity he spent seven years as a liaison to Federal law enforcement on counter-terrorism research. A Graduate of Army Command and General Staff College, he also spent 10 years as a staff Judge Advocate General. He has been decorated repeatedly for his contributions to the defense establishment during times of war.
Academic career
Dr. Kelly came to Washington, DC as an Associate Professor from the University of WindsorUniversity of Windsor
The University of Windsor is a public comprehensive and research university in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's southernmost university. It has a student population of approximately 15,000 full-time and part-time undergraduate students and over 1000 graduate students...
in Ontario, Canada, where he was a Fulbright Scholar conducting research on comparative federalism. His academic research has focused on retained sovereignty and policy development of subnational government, and he has received multiple teaching awards. He also served as an elected member of the Board of Governors of Wayne State University
Wayne State University
Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering more than 400 major subject areas to over 32,000 graduate and...
from 1998 to 2002. At the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, Dr. Kelly is developing a program to strengthen the rule of law in African governments and promote good governance.
Film Industry Involvement
Since 2007, Dr. Kelly has also served as Director of the Detroit Windsor International Film FestivalDetroit Windsor International Film Festival
The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival , launched in 2008 is a publicly-attended film festival held each June with events taking place in both Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario...
. The Detroit Windsor International Film Festival began in 2007 and showcases films from across the world as well as local films created and produced in Michigan. The festival is held at Wayne University in Detroit and is affiliated with the University's College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts.
Dr Kelly also served until 2009 as the elected Vice-Chair of the Michigan Film Advisory Board
Michigan film incentive
Michigan’s film incentive program is the No.1 film incentive program in the USA, which offers up to a 42 percent cash rebate above and below the line. The incentive has been instrumental in several major industry developments in the state recently. To date, three studios have announced plans to...
. The Advisory Board managed programs designed to attract film production companies to Michigan as well as promote the growth of Michigan's indigenous film industry.