Kristi Ellefson

Kristi Ellefson is an experienced marketing and communications professional currently serving as the Marketing Communications and Foundation Manager at WaFd Bank since January 2022. Prior to this role, Kristi worked as the Sr. Public Relations and Brand Manager at Delta Dental of Washington, focusing on promoting oral health care. Additional experience includes positions at HaloSource, where marketing and communications supported various life science technologies, MatriCal, managing marketing communications for a bio-tech company, and serving as the Development Director for Support for Parents Overcoming Challenges, a non-profit organization. Kristi began their career as a PR Associate at Rockey West. Academic qualifications include a BA in Communication from Washington State University and an MA in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University.