Kelly Jefferson, MBA

Expertise Area

Kelly is the Director of Communications for the Nebraska Business Development Center. Her role involves sharing the story of NBDC with Nebraskans and beyond through communications strategy, brand management, and content development. She conducts statewide outreach to spread awareness and connect business owners and entrepreneurs to the expertise and resources available at NBDC.

Kelly brings experience from diverse settings including agency, corporate, and higher education. She is no stranger to the University of Nebraska, having served as part of UNO’s University Communications team, and most recently as the Associate Director of Communications at the Buffett Early Childhood Institute at the University of Nebraska.

She is a proud rural Nebraskan and graduate of the UNO MBA program.

Academic Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Master of Business Administration - University of Nebraska at Omaha