Thomas Kelly received his A.B. from the University of Chicago, where he studied international relations, and he earned his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame. He practiced as a commercial litigator in Chicago prior to his return to JMC, where he was previously programs officer. Thomas directs all JMC efforts on behalf of K-12 education, including the Founding Civics Initiative. His writing on civic education has appeared in Newsweek, The Hill, National Review, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and RealClear Public Affairs.


Vice President of Civics Initiatives
Thomas Kelly, J.D.