Kelly Wiarda

Kelly Wiarda is the Marketing & Operations Lead at Grand Ventures. Kelly has over 10 years of experience in marketing, communications, and operations management.

Kelly started their career as a Donor Engagement Associate at Bethany Christian Services. In this role, they managed donor relationships and helped to coordinate special events. Kelly then became the Content Coordinator at Bethany, where they were responsible for acquiring and coordinating content for marketing communications. In this role, they also acted as a liaison between global and branch staff, Bethany families, and other contributors.

Kelly then became the International Sponsorship Coordinator at Bethany Christian Services, where they were responsible for managing sponsorship relationships with international partners. After 2 years in this role, they became the Marketing, Communications & Operations Manager at Our Daily Bread Ministries. In this role, they oversaw the marketing, communications, and operations for the organization.

Kelly is now the Marketing & Operations Lead at Grand Ventures. In this role, they oversee the marketing and operations for the organization.

Kelly Wiarda holds a BA in Writing from Grand Valley State University and an undergraduate degree in English, Education from Hope College. Kelly also has a high school diploma in general studies from Rockford High School. In addition, Kelly has certification from LinkedIn in Email and Newsletter Marketing Foundations, 15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary), Leading and Motivating People with Different Personalities, and Managing Generation Z.

Kelly Wiarda reports to Nathan Owen, General Partner, CEO, COO, CRO, & VP of Sales. They are on a team with Tim Streit - General Partner, Camila Noordeloos - General Partner.