Hilton Kelley
Executive Director & Founder of Community In-Power and Development Association, Inc.,
Community Organizer, Activist, Author and Artist

Mr. Hilton Kelley is a United States Navy Veteran. After being released from the military, Mr. Kelley pursued his life's passion of working in the film and television industry. He was inducted into the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) in 1991.

After more than a decade in the acting business, Mr. Kelley took a trip back home to Port Arthur, Texas. What he found there inspired him to take action to rebuild and revitalize his hometown community.

Mr. Kelley founded the Community In-Power and Development Association, CIDA Inc. and began to challenge the environmental violations of the plants that loom over the community he calls home. CIDA collects scientific data from the emission sources and educates residents of Port Arthur about the toxic burden they shoulder.

In 2002 Mr. Kelley testified before the US. Senate on behalf of impoverished communities across the nation. Mr. Kelley is the 2011 Goldman Environmental Prize winner received Presidential recognition for his achievements.