Max Kelly

Max Kelly is a co-founder and director of Connexus, a startup focused on education and social mobility, where the individual has successfully delivered educational programs to over 50 client schools and managed a diverse team. Serving as a governor at both Outwood Grange Academies Trust and River Learning Trust, Max Kelly contributes to implementing strategic visions and overseeing school performance in contexts of social disadvantage. Additionally, Max Kelly holds leadership roles in various student societies at the University of Oxford, including Vice President for Development & Communications in the Oxford University Engineering Society and Head of Communications for both the Oxford University Northern Society and for a significant rebranding initiative within the university’s largest student society. Contributions to The Oxford Blue as an opinion contributor further showcase Max Kelly's engagement in student journalism. A graduate of the University of Oxford with a BA in History and Politics, Max Kelly combines academic knowledge with practical leadership experience across educational and extracurricular domains.