Kellie Sloan

Ms. Kellie Sloan is Director for the Office of the President at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
She works closely with the Global Development president and leadership team on strategic and operational planning and organizational development, including how we work with staff and grantees to advance the foundation’s guiding principles.
She sets and manages division priorities to support the program strategy teams, collaborating with Finance, Strategy, Planning and Management, and Human Resources.
She also oversees the Emergency Response strategy.
Prior to this role, Ms. Sloan served as the Director of Operations for Global Development overseeing Grants Management, strategic and operational planning in support of the program strategies.
Prior to joining Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Ms. Sloan was the Vice President of the International division of Starbucks Coffee Company leading the human resources function for Europe, Middle East, Africa, South America, Canada, and Asia.
Prior to this, she served as Director of Organization Development and held key HR roles with various technology and consulting firms.
Ms. Sloan studied Behavioral Sciences at University of Texas and University of Central Florida.