DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS 
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 

BIO 
Kelli Daniels joined the College of Business as the Executive Assistant to the Dean in September 2024. Before this role, Kelli worked four years as a paralegal for a criminal defense and family law attorney while completing her graduate studies. With a background in legal administration, Kelli brings her organizational and analytical skills to support the Dean’s office in achieving its goals. In addition to her new role, Kelli is also an adjunct in the Political Science and Sociology Department at Tennessee Tech University, where she enjoys sharing her passion for criminal justice and social issues with students. 

Kelli moved to Cookeville from Chattanooga in March of 2024 and is excited to be part of the Tennessee Tech community. She is engaged to Corbin, who works in the Computer Science Department at Tech, and they enjoy spending time together with their two golden retrievers. In her free time, Kelli loves being outdoors, reading, baking, and spending time with friends and family.