Kelly DeRidder is a Canadian politician, technologist, and educator serving as the Member of Parliament for Kitchener Centre since 2025. She is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada.
Early life and career.
DeRidder was born and raised in Kitchener, Ontario. She attended Conestoga College, specializing as a mechanical engineering technologist. Prior to entering politics, DeRidder was a professor at Conestoga College and project manager for Rockwell Automation.
Political career.
DeRidder was elected to represent Kitchener Centre in the 2025 Canadian federal election, in what was considered an upset, defeating incumbent Green MP Mike Morrice.