Kelly Hardesty

Kelly Hardesty is an experienced talent acquisition professional with a strong background in recruiting and talent management across various industries. Currently serving as a Staff Recruiter at Marqeta, Inc, Kelly has previously held significant roles such as Talent Acquisition Manager and Senior Talent Partner at Clear Capital, and Talent Sourcer at JUUL Labs. Early career experience includes positions as a Technical Recruiter focused on Diversity and Inclusion and Google UX at Google. Additionally, Kelly has held the position of Director of Individual Giving at Opportunity Fund. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management and a Master's in International Policy Studies, specializing in Development Economics and International Development, from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.