Cole Kelley

Successfully moved to create autonomy for the USBE from the Federal DOE.

• Successfully moved to fund Utah's attendance campaign
• Secured $150,000 for Utah's attendance campaign, enhancing student enrollment and engagement.
• Advocated for autonomy of USBE from Federal DOE, promoting localized decision-making and governance.

• Partnered with USA Wrestling to establish Folkstyle Tour of America, organizing youth wrestling tournaments across 12 states.
• Developed and sold Rockwell Rumble, Utah's largest high school wrestling tournament, featuring over 100 teams from 8 states.
• Founded Utah's largest youth wrestling club, earning recognition as a Top 10 Club in the nation by USA Wrestling.

• Advocated for and contributed to passing legislation making financial literacy a graduation requirement for Utah students and collaborated with Utah State Auditor John Dougall on a Program Review.
• Coached wrestling at Orem High School and American Fork High School, leading team to 5A UHSAA State Championship, earning Coach of the Year honors at Orem High School, and securing Runner-Up position in 6A UWCA Dual Meet State Championships at American Fork High School.
• Served as teacher on administrative assignment at American Fork High School, supporting school leadership and enhancing educational initiatives.
• Served as Teacher on Administrative Assignment at American Fork High School (one year).

• Collaborated with BYU Cougarette Director Jodi Maxfield to coordinate Utah Dance State Championship, enhancing visibility for dancers to college dance teams.
• Engaged by Kim Delgrosso to promote Utah Ballroom Dance Championships with Center Stage Dance Studio, expanding event outreach.
• Teamed with Olympic Gold Medalist Rulon Gardner to develop a series of summer camps, providing training opportunities for aspiring dancers.
• Partnered with Olympic Gold Medalist Henry Cejudo to create a series of summer camps.