Kelli Kraai Mitchell

P L A Y

I'm blessed with my sons, Derek (21, aspiring writer living in Amsterdam, Netherlands) and Kevin (18, first year student at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA). I'm very active and passionate about wellness and exercise. Other stuff I'm crazy about...great people, laughing so hard it makes my stomach hurt, all kinds of art and music, sports (especially Cubs, Bears and NIU Huskie football), hanging on the beach in South Haven, MI, fashion, good wine, engaging conversation, reading, writing, dining out, and being anywhere near beautiful water.

W O R K

I'm currently seeking my next great opportunity! I'm searching for an organization whose culture fosters hard work, loyalty, helping others, creativity and fun. I want to join a team where I can both contribute significantly and benefit greatly.

Most recently Advertising Manager with Patch/AOL. I've been fortunate to enjoy an eclectic professional life, including publishing, north Michigan Ave. advertising, travel, special education teaching, graphic design and non-profit.

F A V O R I T E
Q U O T E S

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John F. Kennedy

"Great compassion is the root of all forms of worship."
-His holiness the Dalai Lama

"A sacred illness is one that educates us and alters us from the inside out, provides experiences and therefore knowledge that we could not possibly achieve in any other way."
-Deena Metzger

"Fulfilled life is possible in spite of unfulfilled wishes."
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer

C O M M U N I T I E S

I am a long-time member of St. Luke Presbyterian Church in Downers Grove. My faith is all about love. No one is excluded from that love. Rooted in grace and forgiveness, my faith informs how I move in the world and treat other people.

Gladiator Golf This annual event honors my late husband by bringing together a wonderful community of family, friends and co