Born and raised in South Dakota, Kelly grew up in the world of agriculture. She left her home state to attend the University of Florida and has lived in every major US city since. She now calls Truckee home with her husband and their border collie, Hazel.

Tahoe Food Hub has become like a second home to Kelly, where she can stay in touch with her roots and appreciate the unmatched California produce. In her free time she loves playing pickleball, cooking, skiing, and baking with her sourdough starter (named Vladimir Gluten).