Kelly-Ann Buszek

Education: University of Massachusetts (Music Education); Boston Conservatory at Berklee (Musical Theater and Performance); B. S., Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Kansas State University.

Professional Background: Councilwoman Buszek is a Grant Coordinator, Office of Research, University of Kansas. Prior to her current position, Kelly-Ann held various appointments at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, including Assistant Director of Medical Education (Integrated Administrative Support Core), and other positions in various departments and medical education programs. 

Political Background: Councilwoman Buszek was first elected to the City Council in 2017. She currently serves on the Parks & Recreation Committee, Administration & Finance Committee and the Tree Board. Previously Kelly-Ann served on the Public Works, Police, and Parks and Recreation Committees.

Personal: Councilwoman Buszek and her husband Dr. Keith Buszek have lived in Fairway since 2003. She and her husband are active in various American Kennel Club and Therapy Dog International programs by making visits to hospitals, nursing homes (especially to Alzheimer’s and dementia specialized care centers), rehabilitation facilities, schools and universities throughout the Kansas City area with their certified therapy Labrador retriever Scout. Kelly-Ann enjoys singing, musical theater, reading, traveling, ballet, concerts; Royals, Chiefs, KC Sporting, K-State/KU athletics.