"Kelly Sanders-Kelley is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Virtual Academy, where she leverages her extensive background in public safety education to deliver impactful training solutions. With advanced degrees—an MBA and a Master's in Education—she possesses a unique blend of business acumen and pedagogical expertise, enabling her to design effective, cutting-edge training programs.

For over 15 years, Kelly has been dedicated to advancing the skills of public safety professionals. Her knowledge is directly informed by her active participation in leading industry associations, including the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), the APCO Commercial Advisory Council, and the Tennessee APCO Chapter Commercial Advisory Member (C-CAM). This involvement ensures her instruction is current and aligned with the field's best practices and standards. Kelly is passionate about fostering professional growth and is committed to equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their critical roles."