Kelly is a passionate advocate against Alzheimer's (UsA2), channeling her personal and families’ experiences with the disease into a strong commitment to health and fitness. An avid athlete and health coach, she continues to compete in endurance events including World Championship Ironman Triathlon races. She leads UsA2’s Brain Health Academy and Business Collaborative for Brain Health, driving strategy and implementation of programs that help to prevent dementia.
Before her role at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, she served as the first Executive Director of The Kennedy Forum Illinois, a mental health initiative led by former Congressman Patrick Kennedy.
Her diverse career includes leadership roles in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors including nearly a decade of public service for multiple Members of Congress and as a policy liaison for the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kelly also founded her own social impact company, Ideaction Corps to assist other organizations making a difference.
Bucket list item: Swim at Bondi Icebergs
Favorite book: Love in the Time of Cholera
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