Kelly Maher is a Colorado-based auctioneer, speaker, and media personality with nearly two decades of experience in politics, public policy, and broadcast media. A graduate of the Worldwide College of Auctioneering, Kelly specializes in auctions where energy, storytelling, and genuine connection make all the difference.

Kelly brings to the auction stage everything that made her a sought-after media presence: crowd instincts, quick wit, and the rare ability to hold a room's attention. Whether she's calling bids at a gala, a barbecue under the Colorado sky, or practicing auctions while shuttling her two boys to and from school, her goal is the same: make it memorable, make it move, and make it count.

She's called a live auction. She's kept political analysts from strangling each other on live television. She’s raised goats, chickens, ducks, livestock, and two sons.

It turns out that the same skills that make someone great at live television — reading a room, thinking fast, knowing when to push and when to let a moment breathe — are exactly what separate a forgettable auction from one that blows past its fundraising goal. Kelly's background isn't just a fun story. It's the reason your donors stay engaged, your paddles stay in the air, and your organization walks away with more than it expected. She's ready for your event.