Kelli Buhrdorf

Kelli Buhrdorf is an experienced professional in donor experience and stewardship, currently serving as the Associate Director of Donor Experience and Stewardship at Virginia Tech Athletics since September 2021. Kelli is responsible for planning and executing various stewardship-related projects and managing a comprehensive stewardship plan for multiple donor types. Previous experience includes co-founding Outnumbered Media, where Kelli hosted a podcast and coordinated a digital summit, and working as a Project Analyst at Lowe's Companies, where Kelli managed significant company projects. Other roles include brand ambassador for the Wells Fargo Championship, events assistant at ESPN, and various positions within Virginia Tech that involved ticket sales, sports marketing, and human resources. Kelli holds a B.S. in Business Marketing from Virginia Tech and a Master's degree in Sport Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University.