Kellee Vopelak
About Kellee Vopelak
Kellee Vopelak serves as the Senior Director of Creative Operations at Exploding Kittens, Inc., where she has held various roles since 2017. Her experience includes significant contributions to project management and operations, particularly in launching successful games at major retailers.
Current Role at Exploding Kittens
Kellee Vopelak serves as the Senior Director of Creative Operations at Exploding Kittens, Inc., a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees creative processes and operations, contributing to the development and execution of projects within the company. Her leadership is instrumental in driving the creative vision and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Exploding Kittens
Kellee Vopelak has held multiple positions at Exploding Kittens, Inc. She worked as a Project Coordinator from 2017 to 2018, followed by roles as Project Manager from 2018 to 2021, Senior Project Manager in 2021, and Project Director from 2021 to 2023. In 2022, she advanced to Senior Director of Project Management, where she played a key role in launching the company's top-selling games at major retailers, including Target, Walmart, and Amazon.
Experience at Airbnb and Trust & Safety
Before her tenure at Exploding Kittens, Kellee Vopelak worked at Airbnb as the Trust & Safety Lead from 2011 to 2013. In this capacity, she built processes around the company's Trust & Safety checkpoint and fraud prevention systems, demonstrating her expertise in security and risk management. This experience contributed to her skill set in managing complex operational challenges.
Educational Background
Kellee Vopelak studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she focused on Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. She earned a degree in Human and Community Development, completing her studies from 2005 to 2009. This educational background provided her with a foundation in understanding community dynamics and human behavior.
Early Career and Startup Experience
Kellee Vopelak began her career as a Barista at Starbucks from 2009 to 2011. She later worked as a Driver for Lyft from 2013 to 2015 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Notably, she was the first employee at a startup, showcasing her pioneering spirit and ability to thrive in early-stage company environments.