Kelly joined the Occupational Section in January 2009.

She completed her BSc in Psychology in 2003, and subsequently studied for an MSc in Occupational Psychology at the University of Nottingham. Kelly's doctoral research focused on age discrimination legislation in the workplace. She currently works with the Occupational Psychology Team as part of the DUCKLING project (Delivering University Curricula: Knowledge, Learning and INnovation Gains).

Through the DUCKLING project, she aims to help enhance the work-based learning experience for students studying through distance learning, through the development of advanced delivery, presentation and assessment processes.