Dr. Kris May
joined the YWCA Vermont board in March 2023. She is currently the Director of Public Sector Customer Success at Pluralsight where she leads a team of customer success managers who implement workforce transformation strategies, develop upskilling/learning strategies, and create retention strategies for their customers. Previous to her career in EdTech, Kris worked for the University of Utah for almost 10 years where she led marketing, recruiting, student services, career services, and alumni relations for 2 of the university’s largest MBA programs. She is wildly passionate about increasing representation in universities, and as a result she also created DEI-focused scholarships to increase representation of all types within the MBA programs she managed. She also developed a women’s networking and resource group called the Women’s MBA Association to provide womxn with resources, a community, networking, and mentorship opportunities.
Kris has a Bachelor’s degree in Management from the University of Utah, an MBA from Utah State University, and a PhD in Communication from the University of Utah. She has served on the board of the Rape Recovery Center and also serves as a volunteer and fundraiser for GK Folks, a charity focused on uplifting the black community in Utah, particularly those individuals who are African refugees or immigrants.
In her free time, Kris enjoys baking and cooking, traveling, her three dogs (Daisy, Lilly, and Penny), a good glass of wine, reading, and attending live concerts/performances of all kinds.
VICE PRESIDENT, INCOMING PRESIDENT
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