Kelly Barnes, Intergovernmental & Communications Program Manager, US Army Corps of Engineers

About

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 10 to 20 years

Director of Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute
Oversaw domestic and international conferences such as Ports, Dredging, Waves, Coastal Structures, and Solutions to Coastal Disasters. In 2006, Ms. Barnes completed an intensive 8-month ASCE leadership course, “Transforming Engineering Managers into Effective Leaders."
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
2001-03 - 2006-07
Assistant Executive Officer to the Commanding General
Developmental Assignment, Office of the Commanding General: Serves as the Assistant Executive Officer to the Commanding General, USACE. Directly supports the CG with planning and organizing his interactions and participation within USACE, Army, DoD, Congressional, and other forums.
US Army Corps of Engineers
2013-09 - 2013-12
PIANC USA Deputy Director
Handled committee operations, membership development, external communications, strategic planning, logistics, program and budget development, website, marketing, and newsletters. She also specialized in conference planning, managing PIANC’s Smart Rivers and Dredging conference series .
World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC)
2006-07 - 2016-06