Kari Elling Ed.d.

Kari Elling, EdD, currently serves as the Director of Human Resources at Dakota Wesleyan University since September 2024. Additionally, Kari has been an Adjunct Professor and Dissertation Chair at the University of Sioux Falls since May 2022, guiding doctoral students through dissertation processes and teaching courses on transformational change. As a Certified Pilates Instructor at Club Pilates since April 2023, Kari diversifies professional expertise. Previously, Kari held various notable roles at Citi from April 2007 to March 2024, including Director of Business Operations-Client Experience, where significant improvements in profitability and client experience were achieved. Prior roles included SVP of Technology Optimization and VP Program Manager, both of which contributed to enhancing operational performance and customer satisfaction. Kari holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of St. Thomas, an MBA from the University of Sioux Falls, and a BA in English Literature from South Dakota State University.