Kelsey grew up in the East Bay Area before moving to Oregon to pursue her bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Oregon Institute of Technology. While in college, she worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as a Registered Behavior Technician and later as a Program Manager. After earning her degree, she continued advancing in the ABA field before joining Blackhawk Family Development Center.

Outside of work, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her many animals—including horses, goats, dogs, and chickens—dirt biking with her soon-to-be husband, and making memories with friends and family.