Kendra Lyons
About Kendra Lyons
Kendra Lyons is the Director of Business Administration at Fannie Mae's Single-Family Business Office in Washington, D.C., with extensive experience in strategic communications, partner relationship management, and sales enablement.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Kendra Lyons is currently serving as the Director of Business Administration in the Single-Family Business Office at Fannie Mae. She is based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. In this role, she oversees various administrative functions and plays a key role in driving operational efficiencies within the Single-Family Business Office.
Past Experience at Fannie Mae
From 2017 to 2023, Kendra Lyons worked at Fannie Mae as the Director of Business Administration and Chief of Staff for the Single-Family Products & Solutions division. During her six years in this position, she led a team that successfully implemented a major organizational change initiative, significantly improving operational efficiency. She also developed and executed a comprehensive employee engagement strategy that resulted in notable increases in employee satisfaction scores.
Tenure at AOL
At AOL, Kendra Lyons held multiple roles between 2007 and 2014. She was Director and General Manager from 2012 to 2014, Principal of Sales Product Marketing for six months in 2011, and Manager of Sales Product Marketing & Strategic Partnerships from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she served as Manager of Strategic Partnerships from 2007 to 2009. During her time at AOL, she played a key role in strategic communications for a major product launch that contributed to its market success.
Early Career at Deloitte
Kendra Lyons started her professional journey at Deloitte, where she worked from 2003 to 2007. Initially, she served as an Associate for Southeast Marketing & Business Development for three years. She later transitioned to the role of Associate in Strategic Relationship Management. Her tenure at Deloitte provided her with extensive experience in partner relationship management, an area she has continued to excel in throughout her career.
Educational Background
Kendra Lyons graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she studied Business Administration and Marketing, earning a Bachelor's degree. Her academic background laid a solid foundation for her subsequent roles in business administration, marketing, and strategic partnerships.
Community Service and Advocacy
Outside of her professional roles, Kendra Lyons is actively involved in community service initiatives in Washington, D.C. She focuses on financial literacy and education, contributing her skills and knowledge to better the community. Her commitment to these causes demonstrates her dedication to social responsibility and community development.