Kelly Wenzel, Sphr,MBA
About Kelly Wenzel, Sphr,MBA
Kelly Wenzel, Sphr, MBA, is a Marketing and HR Team Lead with extensive experience in consulting, executive coaching, and human resources across various industries. She has a strong educational background, including a BBA in Marketing Management and an MBA in International Business, and has been actively involved in initiatives such as the Stanford University CoVid-19 Response Innovation Lab since 2021.
Work at Virufy
Kelly Wenzel serves as the Marketing and HR Team Lead on a pro bono basis at Virufy since 2021. Her role involves contributing to initiatives within the Stanford University CoVid-19 Response Innovation Lab. This position allows her to leverage her extensive background in marketing and human resources to support the organization's mission.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Wenzel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management from the University of North Texas. She also earned an MBA in International Business from Texas Christian University. Additionally, she studied Full Stack Web Development at the University of Denver, obtaining a Full Stack Developer Certificate. Her educational background is complemented by expertise in predictive analytics and strategic human resources.
Background
Kelly Wenzel has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple industries. She began her career as an Archivist/Assistant at the United States House of Representatives in 1998. Over the years, she has held positions such as Risk Management Analyst and Human Resources at Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway, and Director of Human Resources at FreeWave Technologies. Her experience spans consulting, executive coaching, and corporate training.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Kelly has held significant roles in human resources and business development. She worked as a Senior Human Resource Consultant at Odyssey OneSource and served as VP of Business Development at OptTek Systems, Inc. Her tenure at Texas Christian University as Assistant Director of Executive Education and her role as Director of Communications at SeatonHill further showcase her leadership capabilities in various organizational contexts.
Involvement in CoVid-19 Response Initiatives
Since 2021, Kelly Wenzel has been actively involved in the Stanford University CoVid-19 Response Innovation Lab Initiative. This initiative focuses on developing innovative solutions to address challenges posed by the pandemic. Her contributions in this area reflect her commitment to leveraging her skills in marketing and human resources for impactful community service.