Kelly is currently the workforce coordinator for the covid-19 mass vaccination programme at NHS Lothian headquarters where she has worked through the pandemic. She is also the co-chair of the NHS Lothian disabled employee network where she is working to rewrite staff  resources on autism and neurodivergence.

She has 7 years of experience in third sector leadership, executive support and equality and human rights policy delivery and is currently undertaking an international internship working on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Kelly is named on the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 list for 2021, is a 2021 National Diversity Award Finalist and sits on the board of a national charity for autistic women and girls.