OpenSesame Employee Spotlight: Kolene Hammer

Senior Manager of Sales

Portland, Oregon

She/Her/Hers

Over her five years at OpenSesame, Kolene Hammer’s personal life and professional paths have all been rearranged. As a current Senior Manager of Sales, Kolene leads by example with both her strong business results and her consistent managerial courage. Kolene encourages her entire team to be their authentic selves, ask for help, and share their stories. Kolene knows first-hand what it means to endure public loss and grief surrounded by a supportive work team. “Sharing our stories not only may help others deal with and heal from experiences, but owning our stories also helps us heal,” Kolene said. “Vulnerability is the greatest strength and allows others permission to be vulnerable as well.”