
Macdonald, Kelly
Adjunct Lecturer
Business and Economics
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Email: kmacdonald1@york.cuny.edu
Kelly MacDonald is a former Student of York College with a Bachelors in Aviation Management. Kelly is a recent grad of LSU Shreveport obtaining an MBA with a concentration in Hospitality.Kelly also has multiple professional licenses in Six Sigma, Hotel operations, Flight Safety, International Business,Marketing, and Travel & Tourism. Kelly is a 15 year veteran in the Corporate & Business Aviation field and has been a crew member since 2012. Kelly has traveled the world extensively and lived abroad in the Middle East & Europe. Aside from working with high profile clients in the business Aviation sector, Kelly has also worked in Airport operations & Customer Service at PANYNJ Airports. Kelly has volunteered for various local events, including food pantry s, aviation events, and also as a first responder. As President of the CUNY York College Aviators Club, Kelly secured the lifetime membership to the NBAA events for York College students. Kelly has entered a new endeavor to teach and lecture aspiring aviation students to obtain their educational goals in aviation. Kelly is passionate about all aviation & hospitality areas and continues to deliver exceptional service to the aviation community.
Office Hours
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 12-2pm |
Education
| Degree | Institution | Field | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS | City University of New York - York College | Business / Aviation Management | 2022-2024 |
| MBA | Louisiana State University | Hospitality Concentration / Business | 2024-2025 |
Areas of Expertise
- Aviation
- Hospitality
- Business Aviation
- Flight Crew
- Hotel Management
- Casino Operations
- CFO
- Six Sigma
- Microsoft
- International Travel
- International Business
- Airport Operations
- Ethics
- Travel/ Tourism
- Hotel Operations
- Culinary
- Wine & Beverage
Publications in Field Of Expertise
Other
Revised: March 8, 2026