Macdonald, Kelly

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

DayTime
Wednesday12-2pm

Education

DegreeInstitutionFieldDates
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