[3] After graduating from Irvington Prep Academy in Indianapolis,[2] she majored in exercise science as a student at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.

[4] At the 2023 Pan American Games, Kelly claimed the gold medal in the women's speed climbing event and qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics.

[6] At the 2019 USA Climbing Sport and Speed Open National Championships Kelly earned the silver medal.

[8] Her win at the 2023 Pan Am Games gave her a place on the US Olympic team, part of the sport climbing event there,[3] as one of only 14 competitors in women's speed.

She finished the competition after Indonesia's Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi eliminated her in the next round and placed in the 13th position.