Maurie Kelly

Dr. Maurie Kelly is an educator, executive instructor, advisor, and mentor with more than thirty-five years of experience helping leaders navigate complex negotiations, organizational conflict, and high-stakes decision-making.

She teaches negotiation, advanced negotiation, and conflict resolution at Harvard Extension School and designs and delivers executive education programs for Harvard DCE Professional & Executive Development. Her work focuses on building practical capabilities in negotiation strategy, multi-party decision-making, and organizational alignment. She has worked with leaders across industries—including healthcare, technology, engineering, aviation, environmental sectors, and government—helping them achieve durable outcomes in complex organizational settings.

Dr. Kelly is also an Associate Research Professor at Penn State, where she manages high-impact interdisciplinary programs. In 2025, she was recognized by the Governor of Pennsylvania for directing a nationally recognized, high-impact statewide program for more than thirty years. She teaches international business and complex negotiations for the Smeal College of Business, has taught executive programs for the Milton Hershey Medical Center Leadership Academy, and delivers executive seminars in Authentic Leadership and Building Trust through Talent Management.

Dr. Kelly holds a PhD in Organizational Development and is the recipient of the 2019 Harvard University JoAnne Fussa Distinguished Teaching Award. She has served on numerous advisory boards and councils. In 2026, she delivered a TEDx talk on the value of data in informing decisions in complex, high-stakes environments. She helps leaders build trust, align interests, and achieve durable outcomes in complex organizational environments.

Programs Maurie Teaches

Advanced Negotiation Skills
Negotiation Skills: Strategies for Increased Effectiveness