Kelly grew up in Annandale, MN. Today, Kelly lives with her wife, three bonus daughters, and French bulldog, Bernice. Outside of work, Kelly loves to cook and bake, travel with her family, and cheer for the Packers.

Kelly also spends time volunteering in surrounding communities. She has provided medical assistance to community races and sporting events, presented at the local high school career day about the field of paramedicine, and taught first aid/CPR to community members.

Just as she wants to help educate and create relationships within surrounding communities, Kelly also wants to make those impacts within her profession. Kelly has voluntarily joined several specialty teams (P3, Tactical Response Team, and Water Medic Team) through HEMS which has allowed her to continue to learn and grow in different skills herself, as well as build relationships with supporting fire departments and the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.