Associate Spotlight: Keli McCann
Get to Know Keli McCann, Director of Corporate Acquisition
Every great partnership begins with getting to know someone. For Keli McCann, Director of Corporate Acquisition at Catholic Education Arizona, that’s the heart of the job. Keli builds relationships with business leaders throughout the community, learns what matters to them, and connects their passions with our mission to provide scholarships to underserved students to change lives, serve society, and transform culture.
Turning Tax Dollars into Opportunity
Keli says, “What I love most is being able to show business leaders that they can help change a child’s life.”
Your business can join us in changing thousands of lives each year! Through the Arizona Low-Income and Disabled/Displaced Corporate Tax Credits, eligible businesses can redirect their Arizona state tax liability to provide tuition scholarships for K-12 underserved, disabled, and foster students without an additional out-of-pocket cost to the company. “It’s a powerful way to turn tax do
llars into an opportunity for a child to receive a quality, faith-based education and change the trajectory of their future,” she said.
The Greatest Reward
When asked about her favorite part of her job, Keli shared that some of the most meaningful moments arrive in an envelope. “
The greatest reward has been hearing directly from the families and scholarship recipients whose lives have been impacted by our scholarships,” said Keli. Families, students, and even alumni write and share how Catholic education has been one of the best experiences and how it prepared them for the next stage of their lives. “Those stories are a powerful reminder that what we do every day truly makes a difference, not just in a child’s education, but in their future,” she said.
Family, Football, and Fresh Herbs
Away from the office, Keli’s two children are a big part of her life. Both her children have graduated from college, and once a month they gather together to share in something they love: cheering on Arizona State University.
Keli also loves gardening. It began with flowers, then grew into vegetables and herbs. “It’s amazing how much of a difference freshly picked herbs can make in a meal,” she added.
Helping Others Change Lives
Catholic Education Arizona scholarships are made possible through the Arizona Private Education Tax Credit, the Arizona Low-Income and Disabled/Displaced Corporate Tax Credits, traditional donations and planned gifts. Donors and tax credit contributors support Catholic Education Arizona and the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools because of their outstanding results:
- 99% graduation rate
- 96% matriculation to higher education, trade school, or military service
- 1000s of hours of community service conducted annually
“Every day I have an opportunity to make an impact, and that makes the work I do very meaningful to me,” said Keli.
Are you a business leader? Learn how your business can create future leaders today. Contact Keli at kmccann@ceaz.org or call (602) 218-6542 and ask to speak to Keli.
