Kelly is originally from Indiana and moved to Georgia in 1997 to attend Emory University where she received her Master’s Degree in their Family Nurse Practitioner program. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Promotion from Liberty University in Virginia and an Associate degree in Nursing from Chattanooga State in Tennessee.
Kelly joins Pandya Medical Center with over 18 years of experience. She has worked in various clinical settings including family practice, critical care, trauma and was a research assistant at Emory University. She has worked with several volunteer medical mission organizations providing health care to underserved people in West Africa, India and Philippines.
Kelly is a preceptor for Emory University Family Nurse Practitioner and dual degree Midwifery Students. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.
Kelly views health care as a team approach where patients have the benefit of the Pandya Medical Center team to help them make their healthcare decisions. Her passion is driven by building relationships with patients over the course of their lives and helping them reach their wellness goals, so they can enjoy their best healthy life.
When she is not working, Kelly will likely be found on the golf course. She is an avid golfer, she loves outdoor actives such as skiing, fishing, and taking her dog on hikes.