Kalese Sheldahl

Kalese Sheldahl is an accomplished professional in marketing communications and leadership development, currently serving as a Program Manager at Van Meter Inc. since June 2011. Kalese has held various roles within the company, including Visual Marketing Specialist and Marketing Coordinator. In addition, Kalese is a Training & Leadership Development Consultant at PeopleWorks, Inc. since October 2021. Earlier experience includes working as a Graphic Designer for Iowa State University, where design work focused on promotional materials for Study Abroad programs, and as a Communications Intern at CIRAS, where content creation and event photography were key responsibilities. Educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Leadership Development from Drake University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State University.