Kelly Lester

Kelly Lester, MBA, has significant work experience in various roles. Starting in 2011, Kelly worked at Red Deer College as an Awards and Scholarship Advisor, where they developed and managed the Awards and Scholarship Program, organized the annual Awards Ceremony, and fostered donor relationships. In 2012, they joined the University of Alberta as a Faculty Awards Advisor, responsible for facilitating faculty awards and organizing events to acknowledge the achievements of students, faculty, and staff. Since 2013, Kelly has been employed at Servus Credit Union, initially as a Financial Advisor, providing personalized financial advice, training new staff, and actively participating in employee engagement initiatives. Over the years, Kelly moved up to the role of Senior Operations Connect Consultant, leading the development and implementation of the customer experience strategy, managing stakeholder relations, and driving organizational change. Recently, they have been appointed as the Director of Growth and Execution, where they oversee strategic initiatives and plays a pivotal role in driving the growth of the organization.

Kelly Lester, MBA, completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from the University of Alberta in 2015. Prior to that, Kelly pursued a Post-Diploma Bachelor of Management in General Studies from The University of Lethbridge from 2009 to 2011. In 2009, Kelly also earned a Business Administration Diploma in Accounting from Red Deer Polytechnic.