Kelly Hinman

As the Director, Certification, Kelly is responsible for processing National certification applications, preparing National Appeals, and overseeing Regional Partner Organization Certification teams. Additionally, Kelly supports the National Certification Committee and delivers WBENCLink2.0 training for Corporate Members and certified WBE/applicants.

Prior to joining the WBENC team in 2019, Kelly spent 11 years as an Associate Director of Certification at the Women’s Business Development Center – Midwest based in Chicago, IL. Before working in the non-profit world, Kelly spent 13 years working as an American Sign Language Interpreter. Kelly received her Bachelor of Arts degree in ASL-English Interpretation from Columbia College of Chicago. Kelly correlates the years she spent as a freelance and staff interpreter, adapting to new environments and people daily, with her ability to relate to business owners in all types of industries and settings.