Kelli Haywood

Kelli Haywood, MBA, is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in community impact and program management. Currently serving as a Senior Community Impact Manager at Cboe Global Markets, Kelli oversees a $9 million educational fund and a $400,000 annual budget to drive impactful community programs. As the Founder and Executive Director of Dream On Education, Kelli has secured nearly $1 million in donations, benefiting underserved schools in Chicago. Kelli's leadership experience includes roles as CEO at Culture Creativ, and consulting for the Obama Foundation, where mentoring young leaders has been a focus. With prior positions at Chicago Ideas, American Heart Association, and major corporations like adidas and Walgreens, Kelli combines strategic vision with a strong commitment to social enrichment and fiscal responsibility. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Emory University and a Master’s in Sports Administration from Northwestern University.