Kelly grew up in the Flathead Valley before attending Montana State University. During this time, she worked with the Flathead Biological Station on Dreissenid Mussel invasion potential in Western MT lakes. She went on to pursue her Master’s in Environmental Science, focusing on remote sensing techniques for harmful algal bloom detection and trend characterization. She loves anything outdoors, particularly activities her dog, Boots, gets to join. She is excited to work towards protecting her favorite place in the world surrounded by an equally passionate team.