Kelly DeRidder
Profile
Kelly DeRidder is a Canadian politician, technologist, and educator serving as the Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre since 2025. Before entering federal politics, she worked as a professor at Conestoga College and as a project manager for Rockwell Automation. DeRidder holds a background in mechanical engineering technology. She gained national attention in the 2025 Canadian federal election by defeating the incumbent Green Party candidate in a closely contested race. Her legislative focus includes governance and youth mental health advocacy.
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- Education
- Conestoga College
- Career
- Professor at Conestoga College, Project Manager at Rockwell Automation
