Kelsey Klucas

Director

 kluc0035@umn.edu | 612-624-4619

Kelsey joined MnTAP in 2022, and prior to her appointment as director in 2023, she was leading MnTAP’s PFAS efforts by developing tools and methods for identifying sources of PFAS in industrial operations. Kelsey also co-led efforts to identify and recommend best practices for source reduction in the metal fabrication and metal finishing industries.

As MnTAP Director, Kelsey oversees the execution of MnTAP’s operations. She leads efforts to identify opportunities to assist Minnesota organizations with pollution prevention and helps forge meaningful relationships. Kelsey is passionate about connecting people and resources to promote a healthy and safe environment for all Minnesotans. In the director role, Kelsey is able to pursue this work on a daily basis.

Prior to MnTAP, Kelsey spent 10 years with a global manufacturing company where she helped create tools and systems to facilitate environmental compliance and stewardship on a global scale. During that time, she also helped lead efforts to drive risk minimization for environmental incidents and worked with stakeholders from various regions around the world. Her time in manufacturing allowed her to gain deep insights into the many challenges companies face with daily operations and provided her with a useful vantage point to help deliver effective services and recommendations in her work at MnTAP.

When Kelsey isn’t in the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors and participating in seasonal activities.

Education / Training

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Minnesota
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management – University of Minnesota