Originally from Sterling, VA, Kelly landed in Richmond after a few cross-country moves — most recently, from just outside Seattle, Washington (still a favorite). With a BFA from JMU and a Master’s from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), she kicked off her career in architecture, detoured through academia and product design, and finally found her sweet spot in advertising.

Since joining Five19 in 2020, Kelly has become the resident TV whisperer — concepting spots, writing scripts, art directing productions, and bringing big ideas to life. She's also one of the hands behind many of the agency’s mailers and illustrations, and can often be found art directing on set or building quirky little worlds for campaign shoots.

Off the clock, Kelly lives with her longtime partner in the east side of town. When not making things for work, she's... still making things — short films, illustrations, scripts. Big fan of dogs, music, and anywhere with pine trees and a good view of a lighthouse.