Kristan Kelly joined San José State as the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance in July 2021. Kelly will serve on the executive leadership team for the Spartans.
Prior to accepting her new role at SJSU, Kelly spent the last seven years at the University of Memphis (2014-21). There she was the lead compliance person for football and men's basketball, and took over as the Assistant AD for Compliance in 2015. Kelly ran the Memphis Compliance office and developed policies and procedures to ensure institutional rules align with NCAA and conference rules.
Before Memphis, Kelly spent two seasons (2012-14) at Saint Louis University where she served as the compliance coordinator. She provided rules interpretations for coaches, student-athletes and staff, while also working with the NCAA and the Atlantic-10 to educate the department on rules and regulations. Kelly assisted with outreach of former student-athletes for degree completion opportunity.
Kelly earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri from the School of Law in 2009. She received her bachelor's degree in forensic science from Saint Louis in 2006.
What they are saying about Kristan Kelly …
Penny Hardaway, Head Basketball Coach, Memphis
“Kristan Kelly ensured thatour program and student-athletes were given the best shot at success here at the University of Memphis. Day in and day out her work ethic, dedication, and knowledge of NCAA and institutional landscape was unmatched. San José State University is getting a five star recruit!”
Ellen Ferris, Senior Associate Commissioner, American Athletic Conference
“Kristan Kelly is a valued colleague, and her commitment to the well-being of the student-athletes at the University of Memphis was always evident. I know she will bring the same passion and energy that made her a key part of our conference to her new role at San José State.”
Courtney Vinson, Senior Associate AD, Northern Illinois
“I am excited that San José State will experience the creativity, diligence and leadership that Kristan Kelly brings to the job every day. She provides a deep depth of understanding in compliance and administration. Kristan will support, encourage and challenge Spartan student-athletes to get their very best, while assisting coaches and staff in achieving their sport and program goals.”
Prior to accepting her new role at SJSU, Kelly spent the last seven years at the University of Memphis (2014-21). There she was the lead compliance person for football and men's basketball, and took over as the Assistant AD for Compliance in 2015. Kelly ran the Memphis Compliance office and developed policies and procedures to ensure institutional rules align with NCAA and conference rules.
Before Memphis, Kelly spent two seasons (2012-14) at Saint Louis University where she served as the compliance coordinator. She provided rules interpretations for coaches, student-athletes and staff, while also working with the NCAA and the Atlantic-10 to educate the department on rules and regulations. Kelly assisted with outreach of former student-athletes for degree completion opportunity.
Kelly earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri from the School of Law in 2009. She received her bachelor's degree in forensic science from Saint Louis in 2006.
What they are saying about Kristan Kelly …
Penny Hardaway, Head Basketball Coach, Memphis
“Kristan Kelly ensured thatour program and student-athletes were given the best shot at success here at the University of Memphis. Day in and day out her work ethic, dedication, and knowledge of NCAA and institutional landscape was unmatched. San José State University is getting a five star recruit!”
Ellen Ferris, Senior Associate Commissioner, American Athletic Conference
“Kristan Kelly is a valued colleague, and her commitment to the well-being of the student-athletes at the University of Memphis was always evident. I know she will bring the same passion and energy that made her a key part of our conference to her new role at San José State.”
Courtney Vinson, Senior Associate AD, Northern Illinois
“I am excited that San José State will experience the creativity, diligence and leadership that Kristan Kelly brings to the job every day. She provides a deep depth of understanding in compliance and administration. Kristan will support, encourage and challenge Spartan student-athletes to get their very best, while assisting coaches and staff in achieving their sport and program goals.”