Kellen is an experienced project manager, paralegal, and researcher with a focus on environmental and natural resource regulatory matters. He performs a broad range of tasks at VERA, including project coordination, database management, report editing, and research. Prior to joining VERA, he was part of a multistate law firm specializing in corporate litigation and strategy, property redevelopment, and environmental law.

Kellen earned his M.A. in English at the University of Vermont, where he pursued a concentration in environmental culture and philosophy. Before moving to Vermont, he lived and worked in Western New York, England, and Oregon.