Kelly has nearly 20 years of experience in the public service industry and is currently the Development Director for the Community Medical Center Foundation. In this role, Kelly raises funds for the Community Medical Center Foundation and helps increase awareness of the Foundation’s mission through community outreach and event planning.
Kelly began her journey in the nonprofit world over ten years ago when she started volunteering for and ultimately becoming a board member of The Salvation Army Ocean County Citadel, which she continues to serve on today. She turned her passion for helping others into a career in 2019 when she joined Caregiver Volunteers as Director of Community Relations and Outreach. Prior to joining Community Medical Center, Kelly was the Director of Programs and Recruitment for CASA of Ocean County.
In addition to her service to The Salvation Army Ocean County Citadel, Kelly has served on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters and of Exit 82 Theater. Committee member of Toms River Pride and member of the Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce and most recently the Zzak G. Applaud Our Kids Foundation. When Kelly is not working or volunteering, she is sharing her talents with the community through various arts platforms such as acting on the stage of Exit 82 Theater or singing at events around Toms River and Ocean County. Kelly was recognized by the Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore for going above and beyond in her commitment to professional excellence and community service with the Phenomenal Women Under 40 award in 2018, and by the Greater Toms River Chamber in 2023 as a Woman of Distinction along with her CMC Foundation Team.
Kelly was an Academic All-American Athlete at Brookdale Community College and Felician University and earned two Bachelors of Arts degrees, one in Psychology and one in English. She was born and raised in Toms River and currently resides in Barnegat with her husband, Adam, and their beloved dogs. Kelly and Adam enjoy volunteering together to bring positive impact to the community.
