Kelli Schweder, MBA, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic and operational support within the corporate sector. Currently serving as Chief of Staff at Sikich since October 2007, Kelli drives initiatives and facilitates decision-making for the senior leadership team. Prior roles at Sikich include Director of Corporate Strategic Projects, where Kelli coordinated firm-wide projects and served as a senior advisor, and Senior Manager in both CPA Administration and Marketing, optimizing efficiency and leading marketing activities. Earlier experience includes a Marketing Coordinator role at Harding Partners and a Graduate Assistant position at the University of Illinois at Chicago, which provided foundational skills in marketing and communication. Kelli holds an MBA with a concentration in Marketing/Finance from the University of Illinois Chicago, and a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs in Business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.