Kelli Packnett is an accomplished educator and community advocate with over 15 years of experience. She currently serves as the Vice President of Education & Engagement for Bridge of Grace Ministries in Fort Wayne, IN. Previously, Kelli worked as an educator and instructional coach in inner-city Title I schools located in Oklahoma City, OK and Fort Wayne, IN. Packnett is also the co-owner of Opal & Ruby Gift Emporium and manages the boutique’s e-commerce and logistics. She is a proud graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma where she holds a B.A. in Elementary Education
In 2016, Kelli was a recipient of Greater Fort Wayne Business People’s Forty Under 40 award. She currently serves on the boards of Early Childhood Alliance and the Olin B. & Desta Schwab Foundation. Other community involvement and initiatives include Junior League of Fort Wayne Sustainer and volunteer, TROY Band Together fundraising co-chair and committee member, Bridge the Gap fundraising co-chair, Carriage House Dancing with the Stars participant, and ECA Advocacy Committee Chair.