Kelli Seiwert
Engagement Coordinator
Kelli Seiwert serves as an Engagement Coordinator for the Catholic Leadership Institute. She initially started as an intern in May 2024 and is now working as a full-time team member as of May 2025. Before joining the team, she was pursuing her college degree.
Kelli graduated from Friends University with a BA in Christian Formation and Ministry in May 2025. While at Friends, she was involved with Campus Ministries by organizing campus events and hosting bible studies and competed on the basketball team. She did research within the Athletic Department with one of her professors regarding how athletes view their bodies not only as a means to perform but also as a Holy Temple of God's Spirit and presented findings to the coaching staff, a student symposium, and an academic conference. At Friends, she earned the Outstanding Religion Major Award for academic performance, along with an award for the most outstanding student in Ancient Greek New Testament.
She enjoys serving the Church by providing music for Mass and adoration in her diocese, serving in the TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) community and Core Team, and being involved in other various ministries. Kelli resides in Wichita, KS, with her husband, Noah. They are welcoming their first child into their family Fall 2025 and are parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Wichita, Kansas.
