Kendra Krolik

Kendra Krolik is a dedicated professional with a passion for helping individuals overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

With a strong background in nonprofit leadership, general management, marketing, and innovation, Kendra has successfully built and scaled programs that have positively impacted communities.

She holds an MBA with Honors, focusing on Marketing, Finance, and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business, and a B.A. in International Studies and Business from Colby College.

Kendra's expertise includes strategic partnerships, growth strategy, program design, brand management, and product innovation.

She has held key positions such as Chief Strategy Officer at Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County, Senior Director & General Manager at College Possible, and various marketing management roles at General Mills.

Kendra thrives in collaborative environments, excelling in cross-functional team leadership, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.

Her diverse experiences include consulting for start-up companies, managing enterprise strategy at Target, and driving strategic growth at College Possible.

Kendra's educational background also includes language studies in Ecuador and internship experiences in Washington D.C. and with international organizations.

She is known for her ability to foster strategic partnerships, embrace design thinking, and drive innovation across various sectors and disciplines.