In 2014, she founded KVA, an agency that specializes in high stakes communications. Since then, KVA has been a trusted thought partner to brands like Vitamix, IHG, Kimball International, Messenger Kids, the nation’s largest QSR and many others. KVA’s 18 team members average more than 20 years of experience across a variety of industries and are experts in understanding the nuances of multi-stakeholder, confidential or highly sensitive communications.

Kelly was named a 2022 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow and serves on the board of JPMA Cares, a non-profit organization that works to improve long-term outcomes for babies and young children. Kelly also volunteers regularly with Dress for Success, Susan G. Komen, and acts as a mentor to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients through the American Cancer Society. She lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and two sons.