2026 Badge Summit

Kelly Hoyland is an accomplished educational technology leader with over 15 years of director-level experience in higher education and K-12. She excels at driving digital learning and credentialing initiatives, making verifiable skills and achievements accessible and equitable for learners. Kelly fosters broad collaboration and widespread adoption of interoperability standards, leveraging her extensive network to advance critical ed-tech initiatives and build strong relationships with stakeholders. She consistently delivers successful project outcomes, managing competing deadlines and evolving priorities with an adaptable communication style. Kelly, who holds a M.Ed. from Marian University and a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, also demonstrates her strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage complex dynamics through her vibrant home life with her husband, teen daughter, and three beloved dogs.