Kelley Kirk
About Kelley Kirk
Kelley Kirk is a Partnerships Manager at Elation Health, specializing in API partnerships and business development. With over 12 years of experience in partnership strategies, Kirk has held various roles in notable companies, including Shilling, 500 Startups, and Yelp.
Current Role at Elation Health
Kelley Kirk serves as the Partnerships Manager for API Partnerships and Business Development at Elation Health. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's efforts in establishing and managing strategic partnerships. Her role focuses on developing API solutions that align with the organization's objectives, ensuring effective collaboration across various teams.
Previous Experience in Partnerships Management
Kelley Kirk has extensive experience in partnerships management, having previously worked at several companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. She was a Co-Founder and Head of Go-To-Market at Shilling from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, she held the role of Manager for Corporate Innovation and Product Partnerships at 500 Startups from 2017 to 2019, and Partnerships Manager at Lever from 2019 to 2020. Her background includes a focus on developing and executing partnership strategies.
Educational Background
Kelley Kirk earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Psychology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, she attended the French American International School in San Francisco, CA, where she achieved the International Baccalaureate and Brevet from 2004 to 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in partnership management and business development.
Achievements in Partnership Strategies
Kelley Kirk has a 12-year track record in defining and executing partnership strategies with a focus on long-term scalability. Notably, she achieved 105% target attainment while managing API solutions, surpassing company goals. Her specialization lies in ensuring alignment with company objectives through effective collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams.
Career Progression in Business Development
Kelley Kirk's career in business development includes roles at various organizations. She worked as an Analyst in Business Development at CircleUp from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Account Executive in Mid-Market and Local Sales at Yelp from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she completed a Summer Sales Internship at Trulia in 2012. This diverse experience has contributed to her expertise in partnership management.