ABOUT ME

Humboldt-raised, Portland-seasoned, and presently blooming in the Wenatchee River Valley.

In a nutshell, I am a skilled and mindful communications professional with a robust toolkit, crafted and honed through decades of leaning in to learn. I have had the privilege of working with (and learning from!) some phenomenal humans through the years. So I’ve provided a few of their incredibly kind testimonials below to help make you like me.

And because I can’t seem to squeeze an About Me description into a tidy little nutshell, you are invited to crack this nut to Read More in my Roundabout Resume.

As of November 2023 I work full time for SkillSource, a Central Washington nonprofit. I manage communications across Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Adams, and Okanogan counties.

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IN THEIR WORDS …

  • How can I describe Kelli? She's a ball of positive energy with an innate understanding of what makes people tick. She's an expert at building relationships and navigating the online world of branding. And she's so much more! Her creativity, positive attitude, sense of humor, willingness to try anything, and authenticity make her one of my favorite people to work with. I'd highly recommend Kelli for any brand looking to improve their online presence and build their community of customers.

    — Tracy Puhl, former owner GladRags

    communications client

  • Kelli makes good things great. Kelli came to develop and implement the brand voice and persona of Mountain House and elevated our social media to the moon! Her enthusiasm, passion, savvy, empathy and initiative have helped the Mountain House brand to be seen as more than just “camping food.” Kelli is responsible for infusing Mountain House with deeper trust, transparency, and style. I would prefer not to tell the world about this so that we can keep her all to ourselves, but the world needs more of Kelli.

    — Brandy Lamb, founder Life inTents; previously with Mountain House / OFD Foods

    communications client

  • Kelli is an absolute rockstar and asset to any team she's on. As she managed and led our team, Kelli demonstrated consistent integrity, determination, person-first leadership, and impeccable competence in her work. Kelli accommodated any learning difference or need that my team had with grace and understanding while fostering a culture of kindness and mutual respect. She is organized, punctual, proactive, and always has a smile on her face. She advocates for her team with tenacity and resilience, and GoCamp won't be the same without her. Any company would be incredibly lucky to have Kelli on their team. I can't recommend her enough!

    — JanieLynn Lankford, MSSW

    GoCamp: CX Specialist

  • My time spent working alongside Kelli boosted my ability to lead with intention, communicate with clarity, and promote with mindfulness. Co-directing with Kelli boosted my ability to focus on the human elements of business and remember that we're all working to build the life of our dreams. Her ability to put thoughts into words and plans into action are incredible skills that she not only exemplifies but encourages and teaches others through thoughtful instruction and practice. Writing · Relationship Building · Consulting · Photography · Yoga Instruction · Mindfulness · Editing · Event Management · Marketing Communications · Advertising · Management

    — Candice Kozark

    Co-Director, GoCamp

  • I've worked with Kelli on numerous projects and clients, and she's amazing. All things social, marketing, copywriting, and just general awesomeness! Her energy and passion, as well as knowledge and experience, is unmatched by anyone I've worked with. She has great, fun, and creative ideas that help brands tell stories, as well as connect followers, customers and employees. She truly understands fan engagement, as well as how to help drive revenue and ROI through effective, efficient programs and campaigns.

    — Zach King

    designer, collaborator

  • Kelli is the foundation beneath the success of our brand’s social media strategy. Her insights and organizational skills make our marketing efforts and outreach seamless. Regarding any campaign since Kelli joined our team, we ask ourselves how we can tie it to our social media and leverage that success. She’s the sole purpose for the rapid growth of our followers over the last few years, and has helped establish key partnerships with outdoor industry giants. Her approach to work, flexibility, and sense of humor make Kelli a one-of-a-kind asset who will help any brand or company thrive. She is simply irreplaceable.

    — Spencer Kloewer

    communications client: Mountain House

  • Kelli was instrumental in helping us develop our Customer Experience team at GoCamp. She developed the department from scratch and created processes, systems, and tools to make the team more efficient and impactful. Her innate talent for communication was also immensely helpful during this stage of our business. Her ability to translate complex information into easily understandable language helped us form our internal knowledge bases and external communications. Whether it's rallying the team or handling customer concerns, she’s an expert at delivering messages with compassion and empathy. It's no wonder our CX team is known for its outstanding customer service. Beyond her professional skills and contributions, Kelli played a key role in creating and cultivating a culture of inclusivity and care. She brings her full self to work, and that in turn allows everyone around her to feel safe, secure, and welcome. Kelli is an extraordinary leader, an advocate for inclusivity, and a true champion of customer satisfaction. I would highly recommend her for any organization that is looking for a leader to transform a team, nurture a positive culture, and bring out the best in everyone around her.

    — Camila Ramirez, CEO GoCamp

  • Kelli is creative, detail-oriented and was able to create a strong brand voice that spoke to our fans, and grow our base. She is knowledgable, and keeps herself up-to-date on the fast-pasted social media marketing trends. Any company that has an opportunity to work with Kelli is very fortunate, she is top-notch!

    — Gillian Beerman, founder Moby Wrap

    communications client

  • Kelli is everything a marketing team could want. She believes in what she's selling, and has an effortless way of getting you to believe too. Her enthusiasm is infectious. I get contacted by a lot of different marketers through my blog. Some offer to pay me. Others offer me product. Most get ignored, their e-email sent silently to my digital trashcan. Kelli offered friendship. She had read my blog. Actually read it! She hadn't copy and pasted a couple titles into a form letter designed for mass distribution. She read what I was writing and was genuinely complementary. Kelli could have just sent out a thousand free gDiapers to a thousand bloggers and would have probably had a pretty successful link building campaign, but instead she put her personal touch on it and built an amazing network of brand advocates. I can put a price tag on a few links, but people who will continue to talk and promote long after their review is posted isn't something you can put a dollar value on. Kelli exemplifies a great marketer. Any team would be lucky to have her.

    — John Kinnear

    Writer, Collaborator

  • Working with Kelli is amazing as I felt she was personally invested in my story. After speaking with me she came up with an entire branding concept focused on the story behind Tender Wondersuits. She engaged several top bloggers within 2 weeks who loved the suits and wrote fabulous reviews. She helped increase FB engagement and launched my Instagram account. Added bonus is her personality is upbeat and positive. Smart lady with a lot of great ideas that she implements with skill. Highly recommended.

    — Rosalee Rester

    communications client