Shelley Lester

Shelley Lester, MBA, has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and organizations. Shelley is currently the Director of Communications and Marketing at MOHELA, a position they have held since January 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Federal Contract and Program Senior Manager and Manager at MOHELA. From June 2012 to September 2021, Shelley worked as the Marketing and Communications Manager at MOHELA, where they were responsible for managing comprehensive internal and external communications programs.

Before joining MOHELA, Shelley was actively involved with IABC St. Louis, a professional communications association. Shelley served on the Board of Directors from 2008 to June 2016, holding positions such as Past President, President, and President-Elect. Shelley also received the President's Award in 2011 and collaborated on various projects related to professional development, marketing, and member recruitment and retention.

Shelley's earlier work experience includes roles at The Vandiver Group, Inc. as a Senior Account Executive and Account Executive, where they managed integrated marketing campaigns and handled client interactions. Shelley also served as a Team Member at The Vandiver Group, Inc.

Shelley began their career as a Student Advisor at Truman State University, where they provided guidance and support to students from August 2005 to May 2008.

Overall, Shelley's work experience demonstrates their expertise in communications, marketing, project management, and leadership roles.

Shelley Lester obtained their MBA with a Marketing concentration from Maryville University of Saint Louis, where they studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Public Communication from Truman State University between 2004 and 2008. Before their undergraduate studies, Shelley attended Parkway South from 2000 to 2004, although specific degree information is not available for this period. It is also known that they have attended The University of Kansas and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business and Communications from Truman State University. In terms of additional certifications, Shelley obtained the Google Ads Search Certification from Google in April 2021.