About Us bios
Keely Saye is Catalyst's Director of Business Development. As a graduate of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, Keely began her career as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley at the age of 22. During her four years in financial management, Keely became very involved in the community, developing a mentoring program through Women in Philanthropy, starting a networking organization for women in business, and serving on various boards and committees. She was named one of the "20 Under 40" rising business leaders in The State newspaper in 2004 and now serves Chair of the board of directors of Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR). She also serves on the board of the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, Columbia City Ballet, Midlands Education and Business Alliance (MEBA), and the McKissick Museum Advisory Council.
Keely was the Marketing Coordinator for Innovista, the University of South Carolina’s research campus development. During her time at Innovista, Keely worked directly with the Future Fuels™ research initiative and was integral in attracting the 2009 National Hydrogen Association annual conference to Columbia. Keely is involved in community activism and leadership.
