Kelly Roe is a dream collaborator and partner. Her passion for the work and the people on her team is contagious. I had the fortunate pleasure of building The Kitchen with Kelly. Anyone who has ever ‘built’ something, whether inside an existing business or otherwise, can appreciate the level of trust, respect, fidelity and fortitude needed to both captain a ship and keep it afloat. Kelly inspires teams, pushes for great work and leads by example. She prioritizes inclusivity, diverse thinking and innovation. She is the type of leader the next generation will benefit from and respond to. She brought out the best in my craft and will do that for anyone who gets the pleasure of working with her.

Kathleen Bokar / Head of Strategy

Anyone would be so lucky to work with Kelly. I was fortunate enough to report to Kelly and partner with her to build The Kitchen Chicago at Kraft Heinz from the ground up - and from Day Zero she was the leader and visionary I, and her team, was craving. She challenges people to think differently, pushes for ingenuity, always strives for inclusivity in both the work and on her teams, and with as much experience as she already brings to the table has one of the biggest appetites to learn and ask questions. She is one of the most fearless, driven, passionate, and empathetic leaders I've ever worked for - treating absolutely everyone she interacts with the respect they deserve, and elevating and celebrating the teams and people she leads. They say that your manager or leader has one of the most direct impacts on your individual satisfaction in the workplace, and I can honestly say that Kelly made showing up something I looked forward to every day.

Dalia Adler / Marketing Director

Kelly is an exceptional leader, mentor, and one of the best bosses I’ve ever had. Under her guidance, I was truly inspired to push creative boundaries and think bigger. Kelly's unwavering dedication to her team's well-being and success is unmatched. She leads by example, encouraging bravery and boldness in all of us. Her infectious positivity, creativity, and energy were evident in everything she touched, making it a privilege to work with her. Kelly's impact on my professional development and personal growth will stay with me forever. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any team looking for an inspiring, dedicated, and wildly creative leader. She is a rare gem whose passion and resilience will elevate any team to new heights.

Krissy Blair-Jackson / Sr. Copywriter

You won’t find another passionate, creative leader like Kelly. I had the pleasure of working with her for a year at The Kitchen, we worked closely together on a few brand activations and always on social content. The work we did together was fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. She’s not afraid to get her hands dirty and always encourages her team for creative bravery. I am in awe of her resilience and positive attitude. I don’t think I’ve ever worked with a more passionate individual. She would be an asset to any team.

Victoria Lee / Brand Manager

I had the pleasure of working under Kelly's leadership, and I can confidently say that she is one of the best bosses I've ever had. Kelly is a fantastic leader who cares deeply about her team's well-being and success. She has a way of empowering and encouraging her team to take on new challenges and push themselves to achieve their goals. Under her guidance, I felt supported, inspired, and motivated to do my best work. Kelly's inclusive and collaborative approach made her a pleasure to work with. She is an excellent communicator who always ensured that everyone was heard and valued. She fosters an environment that encourages everyone to bring their best selves to work. Kelly is a valuable asset to any team. She is a fantastic leader, mentor, and friend who brings positivity, creativity, and energy to everything she does.

Bayly Shelley / Creative Content Manager

Kelly is hands down one of my favorite people to work with. She's collaborative, funny, insanely smart and someone you'd want to grab a beer with at the end of a long day. Kelly doesn't have to try to think differently or in an integrated way; that's just how she operates. Her work speaks for itself and her working style contributes to excellence in every way. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Leah Gritton
Director of Integration Strategy

Kelly is the whole package: a talented creative practitioner with a penchant for crafting great ideas combined with a tireless commitment to delivering the very best work for her clients.

Competence: Kelly is a master psychologist. Practicing without a license. She consistently creates experiences for brands that people want to participate in. She tirelessly hones her craft, always seeking opportunities to grow, learn and contribute. I'm always in awe of her ideas.

Commitment: Kelly is a relentless creator of the new & different. She is tireless in her commitment to her team, her agency and her clients. Day in and day out, no matter the obstacles, Kelly rises to the challenge and makes great work happen. I always knew if Kelly were on the case, we would have brilliant ideas. And we always did.

Character: Kelly is a beacon of humility, integrity and a "we not me" creative leader. When mentoring others she takes pleasure in their successes probably even more than her own. Her passion for great ideas is infectious and clients know she has one goal in mind: to grow their business. Anyone who has the opportunity to know her and work with her can count themselves extremely lucky. I can't wait until she's back in our hemisphere.

Andrew Kasprzycki
Growth, Transformation & Innovation Executive

I hate her because she makes coming up with ideas that are not only on strategy, but also interesting/creative look easy. I could say she's dedicated, hard working and great to work with. But that wouldn't do my time spent working with her justice. My advice to anyone who hires her. Give her a brief. Any brief. Then sit back and relax. I can guarantee that she'll have it cracked with a solid idea that will leave you impressed. I'll be sad to see Kelly go, but know she'll do great things that will make me hate her even more.

Kristofer Richardson / Creative Director

Francois Claverie / Creative Director

Working with Kelly was the best first-time experience at an agency I could've asked for. Her ability to consistently attack project after project from different perspectives lit a fire under my butt and pushed me to quickly develop the concepting skills that have enabled me to succeed in this industry. She was a great manager who made me want to work harder and be better.

Kathy Truong / Creative Director

It has been an absolute joy getting to work with Kelly through the years. She is a creative force who I’ve been incredibly fortunate to learn from. A natural storyteller, she is direct and confident in guiding her team and clients to creative solutions, communicating ideas with clarity and enthusiasm, allowing anyone in the room to see her vision. As a leader, she empowers her team through trust and encouragement and helps each person to flourish in their own role. It is without question that I would not have made the strides I did at a critical point in my own career without her leadership and support. She enabled me to take on new challenges, giving me the chance I was looking for to grow into my next role. Kelly is hands down one of the best CDs I’ve ever worked with, who any aspiring leader could learn greatly from.

She is a critical asset to any team she is a part of, and will do incredible things in the future. Thank you for everything, Kelly.

Jen Marquez Ginn / Art Director