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Kelly Bolander

Energizer · DISC type I
Senior Business Manager at Microsoft
📍 San Diego, California, United States

Kelly is a Strategic Events and Program Manager at Microsoft, specializing in orchestrating global initiatives and cross-functional programs. She excels at turning complex problems into actionable solutions, informed by her business degree from the University of Washington and a certification in Change Management.

She is passionate about exploring how technology and AI can be leveraged to create a positive human impact in mission-driven areas. Her interests lie specifically within health, accessibility, and social good, reflecting a desire to connect technology with meaningful outcomes.

Unique fact: Kelly won 3rd place in a National Advertising Campaign Competition where she developed and presented a comprehensive business plan.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Business Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Kelly shows up

Imaginative
Informal
Believer

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Kelly cares about

Social Impact Tech
Passionate about using technology and AI to enhance human impact in mission-driven areas like health, accessibility, and social good.
Employee Experience
Led a cross-business initiative that directly impacted 15, 000 employees and directed an awards program for 17, 000 employees at Microsoft.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Senior Business Manager
Microsoft
8-2020 - 9-2023
Business Manager at Microsoft
Microsoft
9-2018 - 8-2020
Event Manager at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Opus Agency
7-2014 - 7-2016
Microsoft Worldwide Partnership Conference Intern
JeffreyM Consulting
6-2013 - 8-2013
Global Health Fellow Intern
USAID
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Media appearances

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Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
UW Foster School of Business
2007 - 2010
Education details unavailable
Woodinville High School
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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