Kelly was born in Western New York and moved to Franklin in 1990. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University in 2005. While caring for patients in a progressive care cardiovascular unit at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for 6 years, she attended school and obtained her Master's of Science in Nursing with a focus on family medicine from Vanderbilt University in 2010. She has worked for Tristar for over 12 years in primary care. She enjoys getting to know her patients and providing education and encouragement to be proactive in their health. Kelly is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Outside the office, Kelly enjoys traveling, reading, attending sporting events, being her kids cheerleader/taxi driver and spending time with her husband and two children.