Kelsey Hayes

Kelsey Hayes is a seasoned financial and data analyst with extensive experience in revenue operations and analytics. Currently serving as a Senior FP&A Analyst at Newsela since May 2025, Kelsey has previously held roles including Data Governance Manager at Renaissance Learning and Senior Revenue Operations Analyst at Nearpod. Kelsey's tenure at Sinclair Broadcast Group involved contributing as both a Senior Sales and Pricing Analyst and Sales and Pricing Analyst, where responsibilities included consulting on pricing strategies and optimizing inventory management. Kelsey began a professional career in sales and marketing with roles at Buffalo Wild Wings and Connoisseur Media LLC, coupled with educational credentials including a Master of Arts in Quantitative and Economic Analysis from Wichita State University.