Looking toward the future, Mrs. Kramer plans to continue finding success while developing a book highlighting the lessons she has learned from teenagers over the years.
CINCINNATI, OH, October 29, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Lelia Keefe Kramer has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
An alumna of Saint Ursula Academy, an all-female Catholic high school, Mrs. Kramer believes she was shaped for success during her formative years at Saint Ursula. She subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Cincinnati before beginning her retail career; Mrs. Kramer held the positions of buyer, director of executive human resources, and a divisional vice president of planning and distribution at Lazarus Department Stores. Mrs. Kramer later served as the business manager of Saint Ursula Academy and The Ursulines of Cincinnati prior to advancing into her current role as the president of Saint Ursula Academy.
As the leader of an all-girls Catholic high school, Mrs. Kramer strives to help young women blossom into the best versions of themselves during an impressionable time in their lives. Ultimately, their goal is to ensure that when students graduate, they can later contribute to building a better world. In her present position, she leads through collaboration. Mrs. Kramer also ensures that all students understand that their opinions are valued and they are capable of being impactful and insightful at any age.
As a president of a private high school, Mrs. Kramer is able to collaborate with her leadership team ensuring consistent messaging, a faith-based mission and meaningful core values for 21st century learners. Since becoming the president of Saint Ursula Academy, Mrs. Kramer has led the school in successful long range strategic planning processes, and increased the Academy's endowment fund by 750%. She also successfully led a multi-million-dollar capital campaign, completed a multifaceted capital project within budget and on-time, and she currently co-leads their equity and inclusion initiative. Outside of her primary professional endeavors, she is active with Catholic Inner-City Schools (CISE). Mrs. Kramer is additionally a member of the esteemed Business Courier Leadership Trust, the National Coalition of Girl Schools and the National Catholic Educational Association.
As an accomplished professional, Mrs. Kramer was presented with the Venue Magazine C-Suite Award, and Saint Ursula Academy has been named the Best School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Throughout her career, she has attributed her professional success to her upbringing, her educational experiences, her exceptional colleagues, and her varied professional and volunteer background. In addition, her parents, teachers and colleagues have always believed in her, which provided her with a great sense of confidence, perspective, humility and grace. Looking toward the future, Mrs. Kramer plans to continue finding success while developing a book highlighting the lessons she has learned from teenagers over the years.
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