MENTOR OF THE YEAR HONOREE
KELLI MacIVER
Chief of Staff
Cydcor
Kelli MacIver’s mentorship is characterized by intentional growth, both for herself and the people she develops. She began her career in the field as a door-to-door sales representative, where success depends on developing others. A pivotal moment came when she received candid 360 feedback that highlighted a gap between delivering outcomes and how she made people feel. Rather than dismiss it, she took ownership. She actively sought mentorship, invested in her own development, and built the selfawareness needed to evolve her leadership style. That experience became a defining turning point, shifting her approach from results-first to growth-focused, and shaping how she mentors today. MacIver’s philosophy is simple and effective: mentorship is not about telling people what to do, but helping them learn how to think. She works with individuals to define what they want out of life, then builds clarity, confidence, and accountability from there. Her approach is highly individualized, mentoring across all levels of the organization, from ambitious entry-level team members to emerging leaders and seasoned professionals. She anchors development in strengths while identifying the few critical areas that unlock meaningful growth.