Kalaila joined St. John & Associates in 2021, bringing with her extensive experience in financial services, community outreach, and operations management.
As the Financial Services Administrator and Marketing Director at St. John & Associates, Inc., Kalaila plays a key role in establishing and maintaining the firm’s compliance program, managing brand development, creating strategic marketing initiatives, and leading community engagement efforts. She is also a member of the 2025 Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce BOLD Committee (Businesswomen Organizing for Leadership and Development), supporting leadership growth and professional development for women in business.
Kalaila is a graduate of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), where she earned a B.A. in Journalism. Before joining the firm, she spent over five years in the banking industry, holding positions including Assistant Branch Manager, Operations Specialist/Compliance Assistant at Oxford University Bank (MS). During her time there, she also served as the bank’s Community Service Administrator and was an Ambassador for the United Way of Oxford-Lafayette County, leading various outreach and volunteer initiatives.