Kelly brings 30 years of extensive experience in the histology field, having served in roles ranging from technician to supervisor, as well as a consultant. Her expertise spans various aspects of histology, including human, veterinary, clinical, and research applications. In 2014, Kelly traveled to Nepal as a USAID Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) volunteer, where she assisted the Himalayan College of Agricultural Science and Technology (HICAST) in training technicians, establishing processes and protocols, and setting up the histology laboratory. Her outstanding contributions earned her a U.S. Presidential Volunteer Award that same year.
Currently, Kelly serves on the Governance Committee for the National Society for Histotechnology (NSH) and has been elected by her peers to the role of Speaker of the House in the Texas Society for Histotechnology. Additionally, she volunteers with the Texas Society as the Advocacy Chairman. Kelly is deeply committed to excellence in her field and is a passionate advocate for the profession.
A lifelong Texan, Kelly earned her B.S. in Psychology from Texas A&M University. She resides in Iola with her husband, Chad, along with their dog and cat.
In her free time, Kelly coordinates the Iola Food Pantry, leads a weekly women’s Bible study at her church, and enjoys gardening, particularly to attract pollinators and dragonflies.
