Speaking Engagements

Insightful, impactful, and powerful are how people have described Courtney’s ability to motivate and compel audiences both big and small. The delivery by a bold, multifaceted, and dynamic engineer and entrepreneur is unparalleled, leaving attendees transformed and compelled to tackle the challenges ahead of them.

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Courtney's Bio

Born and raised in New Orleans, award-winning civil engineer, Courtney Kelly, has made a name for herself both as a well-respected construction management professional and self-published children’s book author. Courtney holds bachelor of science degrees in civil engineering and math, as well as a master’s degree in civil engineering from Southern Methodist University (SMU). She also holds an MBA from Lamar University. In 2023 she was selected as an Engineering News-Record Texas & Louisiana Top Young Professional. Her self-published children's books have been translated into three languages and sold in over 15 countries. Most recently, she has become an adjunct professor at SMU teaching Quality Management in Construction Projects.

Education

Southern Methodist University [Dallas, TX]
- 2012 - B.S. in Civil Engineering and Math
- 2013 - M.S. in Civil Engineering, concentration in Structures
Lamar University [Beaumont, TX]
- 2021 - MBA

Licensure

Professional Engineer [State of Texas]

Board Memberships [Partial List]

American Society of Civil Engineers - Construction Institute
- ASCE Presidential Appointment
Highland Park United Methodist Church
KRANE
SMU Lyle School of Engineering
SOSMC USA
TEXO Foundation

PAST TOPICS

Authorship
- Behind the Scenes of a Self-Published Author
- Booking International Author Events
- Self-Publishing 101
Civil Engineering/Construction Management
- Life After Ball - Opportunities in Construction Management
- Shaping Tomorrow: How Civil Engineers Are Building the Future Today
- Think Like a GC (General Contractor)
Keynote/Motivational
- Blinders and Blind Spots
- The Roadmap to Greatness
- Thriving as a Woman in STEM
Professional Development
- Creating An Open Table: Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
- Increase Your Network, Increase Your Net Worth
- Planning & Prioritizing for Optimal Work/Life Success