Kelli Kalisik

Kelli Kalisik joined the Donor Recognition team in March 2023, bringing 20 years of higher education experience. Kelli excels in cultivating individual stewardship touches, executing public and private recognition, and crafting impactful communications for capital projects. She is most proud of her work with the interactive digital recognition display in the Hesburgh Library. Her passion lies in showcasing the rich tapestry of Notre Dame stories and family legacies, ensuring each donor’s contribution is honored with the utmost care and attention.

Kelli’s Notre Dame career has allowed her to serve the University’s mission through various roles. Before joining the Stewardship team, she spent 13 years in the Office of Financial Aid, where she played a pivotal role in overseeing undergraduate financial aid operations. In this capacity, she was proud to support students in making their Notre Dame dream a reality through the University’s comprehensive need-based financial aid program. Her commitment to student success extended beyond campus, as she actively contributed to national committees such as the College Board’s Financial Aid Standards and Services Advisory Committee (FASSAC) and the Campus Need Analysis Roundtable Committee. Kelli started her career in Academic Services for Student-Athletes before transitioning to a compliance role in Audit & Advisory Services. A proud alumna of the University of Notre Dame, Kelli also holds a master of arts degree in higher education from the University of Michigan. Kelli and her husband, Rob Cole, live in Granger with their sweet but mischievous cats, Bo and Tiger Lily.