Bethany Kemper

Bethany Kemper has a long and varied work experience. Bethany began their career in 2002 as a Cabin Leader/Camp Counselor for YouthFront. In 2003, they were a Resident Assistant and Community Director for Lake Forest College's Office of Residence Life. In 2005, they joined DEG Digital as an Administrative Assistant and worked their way up to Director of HR and Corporate Culture. In 2019, they joined dentsu international as an HR Director and Business Partner for DEG, Linked by Isobar and for Merkle. In 2022, they will become the HR Director for Pepper. Throughout their career, Kemper has been instrumental in developing and leading strategic initiatives to reach operational and people goals, maintaining high retention rates, integrating acquisitions, building employer brands, fostering community through cultural events, coaching staff on career progression and growth opportunities, increasing efficiency in recruiting functions, overseeing the creation and implementation of internship programs, establishing ongoing performance feedback and formal review cadence, resources, and tools.

Bethany Kemper's education history includes a Master of Arts in Human Resources from Ottawa University, which they obtained from 2012 to 2013. Bethany also holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Economics from Lake Forest College, which they obtained from 2001 to 2005. In addition, Bethany holds a Professional in Human Resources certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI, which they obtained in July 2016.