Born and raised in the Minneapolis community, Kellie holds a Certified Professional certification from the Society for Human Resource Management, as well as a B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Drama from Washington University in Saint Louis. Outside of work, Kellie spends her time with her three cats, Indigo, Ithaca, and Isme, and makes wood mosaic art under the name Moonlit Forest Art.