Secretary

Kelly Sandstrom
secretary@womenandhitech.org

 "Don't be afraid to take charge. Think about what you want, then do the work." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Kelly Sandstrom, PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PMOCP, A-CSM, Project+, is a seasoned project management leader with nearly 20 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors. She currently serves as the Division Director of Project Management at the Indiana Office of Technology, where she leads a transformation of enterprise project delivery and champions the role of the PMO as a strategic enabler in state government.

Her career includes leadership roles such as Director of Project Management at Studio Science, Associate Director of Project Management at Horizontal Digital, and PMO Manager at Lev. Kelly is known for her servant leadership, emotional intelligence, and ability to foster high-performing, collaborative teams.

Kelly’s contributions to the local professional community have been recognized with numerous accolades, including the TechPoint Tech25 Award (2019), Pass the Torch for Women’s Ignite the Torch Award (2021), and Women & Hi Tech’s inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award (2017). She also currently serves as the President & CEO of the Project Management Institute Central Indiana Chapter.

An Indianapolis resident, Kelly lives in Fountain Square with her husband Scott (an engineer and fellow project manager), their daughter Enni, two black cats (Wednesday and Willow), and their dog Fin.

Kelly joined Women & Hi Tech in 2015 seeking a sense of belonging in male-dominated professional spaces—and found it. Over nearly a decade of involvement, she has seen firsthand the power of community and the growing presence of women in leadership roles across STEM.

As Secretary of the Board, Kelly is committed to advancing the mission of Women & Hi Tech through operational excellence and long-term sustainability. Now, as a mother to a future STEMinist, she’s more passionate than ever about building a more inclusive future for women and girls in STEM.