Kelly is a fourth generation Washingtonian and Japanese American from Olympia, Washington. She is an only-child, raised by a single mom who instilled the values of service, hard work, and always doing “what makes you happy”. Those values have driven her 25 years of service as a government and political executive leading + advising high performing leaders and their teams, navigating a wide array of issues + systems, and resolving complex state matters. Her experience includes successfully working and managing five competitive statewide political campaigns, in addition to working at various... more