Kelly (she / her) discovered her passion for supporting students through work at a middle school in West Saint Paul. In that role, she helped newcomer students in their science classrooms and connected them with key resources in the school building.

She then transitioned to a position in the admissions office at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, where she was charged with recruiting Hispanix, Chicanx, and Latinx students and developed her love for helping students navigate their postsecondary journeys. 

Kelly (she / her) is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a dual degree in Spanish and Chicano and Latino Studies. In her free time she enjoys going to new restaurants and coffee shops. If you have any recommendations, please let her know!  She also loves watching movies, reading and traveling.