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Kela is a strategist and self-taught designer that thrives between design and business. After leading a marketing team to a successful startup acquisition, she’s been using her talents for good in the social impact field – writing SheaMoisture’s first impact report, building campaigns for the Ford Foundation, and more. Kela has been featured in esteemed publications like Harvard Business Review, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Program at Cornell University, and several other award-winning projects. She looks forward to joining the board and continuing to make space for designers in the DC area.