Born and raised on a Wyoming cattle ranch, Kelly has lived with and around animals all of her life. "Animals have always been a part of my life, from working with the ranch animals in my youth, to my current domestic companions, to enjoying the magic of wildlife in the hills of Colorado. Their peacefulness and wisdom never ceases to amaze me."
 
Kelly has been a practicing Animal Communicator since 2005 and launched Articulate Animals, LLC, in January 2007. Over the years Kelly has studied animal communication techniques, including a one-year apprenticeship with Animal Communicator Terri O'Hara. To supplement her communication skills, she has taken courses and seminars in the topics of grief support, animal nutrition, Flower Essences, and Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT).

Kelly has developed a network of clients nationwide, and even works occasionally with international clients. She has communicated with a variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, bears, and fish, helping identify sources of physical pain, reasons for fears, preferences for foods and play, and reasons for behavioral issues.  
 
Prior to becoming a professional animal communicator, Kelly spent nearly 20 years working in higher education in administration and operations, and most recently in alumni relations and fundraising at her alma mater. She holds an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Wyoming, and a master’s degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix.

Residing in Evergreen, Colorado, Kelly remains active in her local Presbyterian church and is a member of P.E.O., a women’s philanthropic organization.