Kelsey Raymond, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship Programs with the Griggs Innovators Nexus at the University of Missouri, brings with her the wisdom earned from launching, growing and selling a successful marketing firm. Raymond co-founded the digital marketing firm Influence & Co. in 2011 with two partners after graduating from Mizzou.

In her own words: "Leadership education is important because these students will be in leadership positions at some point in the future, and learning a foundation of selfless leadership where they are truly working to develop and empower those they lead will help us grow a healthier and more supportive corporate world in the future!"