Kelly Collins

Senior Director of Graduate & Alumni Career Services

C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston

Kelly Collins is the Senior Director of Graduate & Alumni Career Services at the C.T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. With a track record of facilitating meaningful industry connections for thousands of students, Kelly’s professional career has been underscored by a commitment to cultivating robust and impactful relationships and experiences. She has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate the intricate landscape of career development, bridging the gap between academia and industry with insight and integrity. 

Enhancing her role in the career services space, Kelly is intricately involved with the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance organization, volunteering since 2013 and serving on the Board of Directors from 2019-2022.  She carries a deep-seated desire to create a positive impact on individuals, industries, and communities alike.

Driven by a passion for animal welfare, she dreams of a future where she can spend her days hiking alongside an entourage of rescue dogs. Kelly is committed to a vision for a purposeful and fulfilling life.

A proud graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she has embraced a career spanning multiple states, including Wisconsin, California, Illinois, Utah, and currently Texas where she resides with her husband and two rescue pups.