Kelly Ehlers

Kelly Ehlers is the Founder & President of The Evoke Agency, a boutique agency specializing in social media, influencer marketing, and public relations. Kelly established the agency in 2009 and continues to lead the team in delivering effective strategies for brands. In addition, they founded The Tease in 2019, a digital destination that provides hair, beauty, and pop-culture insights. As the Founder of Ideas That Evoke, a parent company to The Evoke Agency and The Tease, Kelly directs innovation in multiple creative channels. Kelly is also an Agency Council Partner and Editorial Contributor for Forbes since 2016 and a member of the Agency Collective for Ad Age. Furthermore, Kelly has served on the Board of Directors for STARTINGBLOCK MADISON, Inc. and has held various positions at Canyon Communications and McMillen Publishing earlier in their career.

Kelly Ehlers attended Iowa State University - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Public Relations. Kelly also studied at Arizona State University without obtaining any specific degree. Additionally, they hold a certification in LEED AP Interior Design + Construction from USGBC-CCGBC.