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As the Director of Government Relations, Kelly leads Main Street America’s (MSA) work to uplift the role of Main Street organizations to policy and decision makers. She works alongside MSA’s state, city, and country Coordinating Programs in defending and growing their programs and supports MSA’s great network of Main Street programs in pushing for federal support for Main Streets.
Prior to serving as the Director of Government Relations, Kelly was the Manager of Education & Illinois Main Street Coordinating Program. In this role, Kelly managed the Main Street America Institute (MSAI) and coordinated training, technical service, and communications for the Illinois Main Street program. Before joining MSA in 2016, Kelly worked at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). From northeast Ohio, Kelly holds a BA in Art History from Kenyon College, a MS in Historic Preservation from SAIC, and an MPA in Public Policy from the O’Neill School at Indiana University.
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Articles & Publications
Two Years of ARPA on Main Street
Two years after the American Rescue Plan Act, we are celebrating successful Main Street projects and sharing lessons learned in advocating for federal funds.
Omnibus Includes Funding, Disaster Relief and ARPA Rules
Key advocacy and policy updates from the 2023 Omnibus Spending Bill.
Advocacy Toolkit
Check out our resources to help you communicate with government leaders, advance your policy goals, and expand the impact of your community development efforts.
Introduce Yourself: Relationship-Building for Main Street Advocacy
Kelly Humrichouser, Director of Government Relations, shares a short guide on how you can reach out to your representatives and engage them in a conversation about the importance of your work.
Building and Maintaining Relationships with Elected Officials
Simple advice for building and maintaining relationships with elected officials and government representatives to improve advocacy and outreach.
Planning Main Street Tours for Elected Officials
Simple advice for Main Street organizations planning visits with elected officials and government representatives.
Crafting Your Message for an Elected Official
Simple advice for outreach and communications with elected officials and government representatives.
