Kelly completed her BA (Hons) Sociology at the University of Nottingham, followed by her MSc Psychology (Conversion).
Following her graduation, she worked as an Activity Coordinator in the NHS on psychiatric adult acute inpatient wards in York.
Prior to moving to the university, Kelly worked in the NHS supporting the delivery of multiple studies including the MODS (Multi-morbidity in Older adults with Depression) Study and BASIL (Behavioural Activation for Social ISolation).
Kelly's interests lie in mental health with a particular focus on psychological interventions.