Kelly DeRidder

Kelly DeRidder is a Canadian politician, technologist, and educator currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre. Elected in the 2025 Canadian federal election, she secured her seat in an upset victory over the incumbent Green Party candidate. Prior to her political career, DeRidder worked as a professor at Conestoga College and as a project manager for Rockwell Automation. She holds a background in mechanical engineering technology and has engaged in public discourse regarding youth mental health and governance.