Kelly Zhong

About Kelly

Prior to pursuing her MBA at the Rotman School of Management, Kelly held progressive roles in fundraising at universities and art institutions across Canada and the United States. She holds a Master of Arts degree from New York University, where she majored in Museum Studies. Drawing on her experience in strategic fundraising and inclusive engagement, Kelly’s BMO GATE MBA Fellowship project will explore how higher education institutions can engage women and BIPOC donors more meaningfully . Her research aims to uncover structural barriers, examine equity-focused fundraising strategies, and develop recommendations to support more inclusive philanthropic practices.