THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PARTNERSHIP
Higher education practitioners helping institutions move forward.
Meet the team
Kris Kelpe
Founder and CEO / Principal Consultant
Named "Workday® Knowledge Expert" by Corner Office Consultants
Featured expert in "Scratching the Surface of Workday Student" episode of Everyday Superheroes podcast
Featured guest in Ask an Expert podcast
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Principal Consultant
MG Gillett
Read bio (coming soon!)
Our extended team
Legato operates with a senior, practitioner-led core team supported by a trusted network of specialized higher education experts. We engage our network thoughtfully, based on institutional fit and the specific complexity of each engagement. This model allows us to provide depth where it matters most while remaining focused, cost-conscious, and aligned with campus priorities.
Specialized Expertise Across:
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ERP & SIS modernization
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Governance & institutional readiness
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Data strategy & validation
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Reporting & analytics
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User experience & adoption
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Change management & training
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Testing & stabilization
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Post-go-live optimization
Insights for leaders
"Legato was an extension of our team. They worked to understand our goals, correct us where they may not be achievable or in our best interests, provided solutions and work arounds as needed."
Workday Student Project Manager, Western Colorado University
Let's talk about what's ahead
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