Kelley is the Director of Clinical Partnership and Training& Education at GCMI and a Senior Research Associate at Georgia Tech. GCMI is a non-profit organization that accelerates the development of innovative medical products that improve quality based outcomes and delivery of healthcare through medical device design & development, testing & training, and full life cycle product support. Kelley has 30+ years of experience in healthcare, research, and Bioskills. Experience includes 10+ years in research and bioskills, 11 years in transplant operations, 9 years as a surgical technologist and surgical first assistant, and 2 years in forensic science. Kelley holds a BS in Human Services Management (BSHS), a Diploma in Surgical Technology (CST), and a Certificate in tissue banking (CTBS). She has been a member of AATB since 1996, ABLE since 2014 and serving on the ABLE board of directors since 2018.