In her role, Kelly offers both challenge and support to undergraduates and recent alumni pursuing scholarship, fellowship, or grant opportunities here at Iowa and in national competitions.

Her record of service is rooted in the engagement of underrepresented populations in key social and political processes through education and advocacy and includes connections to the National Rural Development Partnership, Teach For America, Planned Parenthood, the Veteran's Administration, and Iowa NEW Leadership.

When she’s not reviewing personal statements or helping students identify their super powers, she spends as much time as possible growing flowers and consuming stories of all kinds.

Service & Awards

• Board Member, National Association of Fellowships Advisors (NAFA) (2019-2023)
• Communications Director, NAFA Executive Board (2020-21)
• Co-chair, Technology, Publications, Communications, NAFA (2016-present)
• Lola Lopes Award for Undergraduate Advocacy (2017)
• Harry S. Truman Scholar (1998)
• Carver Scholar (1997-99)