With more than 20 years of experience in education, President Nicola Soares has successfully led the expansion of Kelly Education from providing substitute teachers in schools across the US to providing specialized talent solutions in academic settings from early childhood through higher education. Soares serves as the executive sponsor for the Kelly Leadership in Action program, which is dedicated to developing successful leaders of all genders in the global marketplace. She’s also the executive sponsor of the Kelly LatinX Affinity Group, an employee-led community focused on building a more inclusive workplace. Soares also recently led the acquisition of Pediatric Therapeutic Services.