With a career which has predominantly been within the public sector, Kelly has held a number of senior leadership roles both within general management and human resources/organisational development.

Kelly joined NHS England in September 2021 as the ICS Development & Change People Director and subsequently took up the role of Regional Director of Workforce, Training and Education for the North East and Yorkshire region. Alongside her NHS England role, Kelly has recently joined the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board as their Chief People Officer. With a passion for organisational development, Kelly has actively worked on a number of initiatives within the NHS and wider public sector at a local, regional and national level.

Kelly is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, a CEDR accredited mediator and an executive coach.