Laura Jeanne Kelly (born January 24, 1950) is an American actress is an American politician who has been the 48th governor of Kansas since 2019. She was a member of the Democratic Party and served in the Kansas Senate from 2005 to 2019.
In 2018, Kelly was elected governor, defeating Republican nominee Kris Kobach. In 2022, she was narrowly defeated by Republican nominee Derek Schmidt.
Kelly was born in New York City into a military family that relocated frequently and was stationed abroad. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bradley University in Illinois and a Master of Science in therapeutic recreation from Indiana University.
How much does Laura Kelly make per year?
The renowned American politician’s annual salary is not available. However, Laura G. Kelly’s net worth is projected to be $2.45 million as of January 1, 2021. Also, she earns she is paid $247,812 as an Independent Director of Jack Henry & Associates.
What is Laura Kelly ‘s net worth
Laura G. Kelly’s net worth is projected to be $2.45 million as of January 1, 2021. She owns over 759 units of Jack Henry & Associates stock worth $2,206,904 and has sold JKHY shares worth more than $0. In addition, she is paid $247,812 as an Independent Director of Jack Henry & Associates.
Kelly worked as a recreation therapist at Rockland Children’s Psychiatric Centre in New York. She became the National Jewish Hospital for Respiratory and Immune Diseases’ director of physical education and leisure therapy. She later relocated to Kansas, where she served as executive director of the Kansas Recreation and Park Association from 1988 until 2004.
