Kelli Lindley

Kelli Lindley has served NNU for over 20 years and is now in her eighth year as the Director of Athletics after 12 seasons as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Since beginning her role as Director of Athletics, Kelli has made a significant impact on NNU’s athletic department, realizing first-time accomplishments in the athletic competition realm, unprecedented academic honors by student-athletes and procurement of significant lead gifts for various projects. In addition, she has established strong community engagement within the Treasure Valley, including the re-establishment of the Nighthawks Athletic Association. While coaching, Kelli compiled a 202-131 career record and led her teams to five NCAA Division II National Tournament bids. She earned a BA in Communication from Washington State University and a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. Kelli and her husband, Jeremy, have two sons, Tanner and Colton.