OUR TEAM
ADRIAN KELLY
Executive Director
Adrian is a native of Carthage, MS, located in Leake County. He is a teacher and the Head Coach of the Girls’ Basketball team. He teaches Social Studies and Physical Education. In addition to his professional roles, Adrian is a mentor to many young people in the community, building relationships through his consistent presence and his love of basketball and sports in general.
Adrian’s vision for Opportunity Knocks is to create the space for young people of all backgrounds to transform their communities through academic, athletic, and artistic opportunities. He understood early on that in order to change the community, you first have to be willing to change the lives of those around you. In his free time, Adrian enjoys traveling, reading, sports, and arts and crafts.
MAX HARMON
Education Team
Max is an educator in Carthage, MS. With a specialty in social studies and history, he believes that learning is a life-long journey, and that knowledge is a form of power. From construction skills to gardening, from art to athletics, from music to improving as a teacher, his focuses are all things related to building and growing. Max believes that while we can “succeed” as individuals, the only real path to health and fulfillment comes through the community as a whole.
WENDY MANN
Development Team
In addition to supporting Opportunity Knocks through one-on-one work with students and adults, Wendy is the CEO of A Better Path Coaching, LLC and Wendy’s Grant Writing, LLC. She is a PhD of Social Psychology student at Walden University. She holds a Master’s in Philosophy degree in Advanced Research, a BS in Human Services/Management, and an AA in Surgical Technology. She believes that her education and experiences will aid in providing social change by helping the needs of the youth and adults in her community of Carthage, MS.
KEELEY MORGAN
Social Media & Communications
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
-Mahatma Gandi
This is one of Keeley’s favorite quotes and one she tries to live by each and every day. Keeley is a native of Walnut Grove, MS and currently resides in the Petal, MS area. Keeley is currently an Investigator Trainer for a federal contractor. Much like her in professional career, Keeley finds the value in helping others on personal level become their best selves. When she was asked by Adrian to serve on the board of directors for Opportunity Knocks, she was excited to become a part of this great organization. Keeley has always been involved in her community, from serving as a Girl Scouts’ Trooper Leader, to volunteering at the Blair E. Baston’s children’s hospital, she believes that in order for each of us to be blessed we first have to be a blessing. It is far greater to give than to receive. This is how Keeley was raised and she is thankful that those values were instilled in her at such an early age. Keeley is looking forward to seeing Opportunity Knocks continue its mission to impact the community and the world.