Kelsey Kates

Kelsey Kates serves as the Global Head of Learning Experiences, Faculty Enablement and Marketing at Google since October 2015, focusing on delivering impactful learning for 10,000 Googlers and managing 120 global faculty. Kelsey has received notable recognitions including the 2021 Brandon Hall Silver and Bronze Medal Awards for innovative learning programs and was nominated for the Top Manager award in 2020. Previous roles include Head of Analytical Academy, where Kelsey built a global learning community for over 1,000 analytical professionals, and Analytic Lead, developing GA Labs to enhance Google clients' analytics capabilities. Kelsey has held leadership positions at Frequency540, Epsilon, and other organizations, with a strong background in digital marketing and analytics. Kelsey holds a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Northwestern University and a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Denver.