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W OMAN OF THE YEAR

KELLY CHANDO

Kelly Chando is Director of Development for St. Luke’s
University Health Network, where she raises funds to help
provide quality, affordable healthcare and other social
services for thousands of patients and families each year.
Chando is deeply committed to her community and
serves as Vice President of Engagement for the Women’s
Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Cham-
ber of Commerce. She is also a member of the Board of
Governors for the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Additionally, Chando co-chaired several record-breaking
events including the 2016 and 2017 Lehigh Valley Wom-
en’s Summit and helped raised over $100,000 for the
American Heart Association’s 2019 Go Red for Women Campaign and Annual Lun-
cheon. An active committee member, Chando also supports Northampton Community
College Foundation’s Lehigh Valley Food and Wine Festival, the local chapters for the
Cystic Fibrosis and Preeclampsia Foundations and numerous others. She has donated
her time, talent and resources to countless organizations across the region, working
collaboratively with other community members to move their mission forward.
A graduate of Temple University, Chando was a member of Rho Lambda Honor
Society and later worked as a production assistant for MTVU and member of the mar-
keting and creative services team at NBC Sports Group. Prior to her role at St. Luke’s,
Chando spent 8 years at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, where she became
increasingly aware of the needs of local children and families. Chando acknowledges that
it was at this point in her career when she became prominently involved in volunteer work.
The recipient of several leadership awards, Chando was previously profiled in
Lehigh Valley Style’s Volunteer Spotlight and was among the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s
“Finest Under Forty.” She was also recognized by Lehigh Valley Business as a “40
Under 40” to watch and received the distinguished ATHENA Young Professional Award.
An avid runner, Chando is a member of Lehigh Valley Road Runners and can often
be found utilizing one of the many nearby trails. She resides in Easton with her husband,
Mark, her son, Cael (2) and fur baby, Mindy (4).