Kelly’s career in Program Management began in 2012, serving International Programs within higher education institutions.  Her career began at the University of Washington, and later moved to the University of Missouri campus. After gaining experience in Information Technology management, she joined Cerner Corporation in 2019 as a Project Manager. That same year, Kelly became PMP certified. 

She hold’s a B.S. in Child and Family Development, and a M.S. in Higher Education Administration.  She served as the PMI Mid Missouri Election Chair in 2019, and the Interim VP of Membership from May – August 2020.

Kelly lives in Columbia, with her husband, two children, and one very friendly goldendoodle. She dreams of the day she can travel abroad again, but until then, is enjoying the trails and sights of Mid-Missouri.