After 20 years of leading Whalen Public & Media Relations, Kelly knows that while communications and strategy are important, human connection is what truly moves the needle. As a parent to neurodivergent children, she realized her skills in advocacy were needed most in the fight for a more inclusive world. Joining the board of No Brain Is The Same was a natural `yes` for Kelly.

Driven by the simple truth that we all deserve happiness and laughter, she is dedicated to being a voice for neurodiversity and mental health. A passionate advocate for neurodiversity and mental health, Kelly blends her professional background with her personal experience as a parent to champion a world where acceptance and belonging are the standard, not the exception.