Kelli Conlin has served as the President of NARAL Pro-Choice New York and the National Institute for Reproductive Health since 1992. During her tenure with the organizations, Ms. Conlin has become one of the most influential political voices in the state and nation. She graduated in 1980 with a BA from Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame, Indiana. In 1982, she earned a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. From 1982-1985, Ms.Conlin worked as an editor for Outside Magazine and from 1985-1989 as President of NOW in New York City. Ms. Conlin was Director of Public Information at the New York City Campaign Finance Board from 1989–1990, before joining the staff of NARAL Pro-Choice New York in 1990 as Political Director.