Her Story
About Kelley
Kelley Fluharty is a Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Technology Officer at AIG, a global insurance company, a position she stepped into two months ago after building a 28-year career in administrative and business operations leadership. Prior to AIG, she served as an Executive Assistant at Barings and held senior administrative roles at Wells Fargo, having also supported a CEO and a college dean earlier in her career. Her professional foundation includes five years of service in the United States Army in telecommunications, an experience that shaped her discipline, adaptability, and lifelong dedication to the veteran community.
A non-traditional student, Fluharty returned to the classroom as an adult to earn her bachelor's degree in anthropology, with a minor in religious studies, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she was active in the Student Veterans Association. She went on to become a Certified Administrative Professional and has since built a reputation for operational efficiency, strategic planning, and calendar and project management, skills she has applied across industries ranging from higher education to financial services and insurance. She holds membership in both the American Society of Administrative Professionals and the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
Outside of her corporate role, Fluharty is a committed advocate for veterans and women in the workforce. She serves on the Inaugural Leadership Council for FourBlock, volunteers with Dress for Success Charlotte and Veterans Bridge Home, and is currently working to launch a women veterans group alongside a financial literacy program for women. A single mother who raised three children while pursuing her education and career, she credits her military background with instilling the resilience and purpose that continue to drive her toward her long-term goal of becoming a Chief of Staff.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Kelley
01What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would love the opportunity to sit down over coffee with anyone considering this field. My advice would be to ask a lot of questions, especially of those who have been with your organization for a while, and to always keep learning about your craft.
02What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Giving back is central to who I am, both professionally and personally. I'm actively involved with organizations like Dress for Success, FourBlock, and Veterans Bridge Home, and I'm currently working to start a women veterans group and develop a financial literacy program for women. Supporting others — especially veterans and women — is something I carry with me in everything I do.
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