About Kelley

Welcome one and all.

My joy comes from spending time with family, friends, and our Cavalier King Charles, scaling businesses that blend purpose and innovation, prioritizing health and well-being, learning new things, strengthening our community, and always wearing fabulous shoes that support foot health. Incredibly thrilled you found me here, I look forward to exploring how we prosper together. Let’s do this. Let’s grow.

KP in the Community

As Board Director for Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (Authority), Kelley provides investment oversight of $400M+ in program funding and venture capital investments to help founders launch and scale high-growth tech companies. As Board Director for Kinis, Kelley oversees growth strategy, strategic partnerships, and data governance. Transforming from a footwear company to wearable HealthTech, backed by science working with a team of doctors and physical therapists, Kinis leverages biosensors, AI, and ML to enhance mobility and balance health.

Blending her passion for education and innovation, as inaugural Chair of VCU da Vinci Advisory Board she helped in launching the nation’s first student-run retail lab, recognized as one of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas.

Two-term Board Chair of Richmond’s Alzheimer’s Association, she navigated the organization through COVID ensuring research and support continues to thrive beyond her tenure. Her board service also includes Association of Corporate Growth, Virginia’s Graduate Medical Education Advisory Board, and Virginia Council on Women through bipartisan gubernatorial appointments. 

Upcoming Events

Below are happenings that you may find of interest. I hope you’ll join me and say hello.

ACG Richmond

2025 Scholarship Breakfast

Foster relationships and glean the latest related to corporate growth and development and the M&A environment while celebrating students in our community through scholarships.

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An Innovative Mindset

Arlington, Virginia
April 17, 2025

A conversation on how an innovative mindset fuels growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just looking for fresh perspectives, join us in person on April 17 at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills Center Arlington, 8:30–10:30 a.m.

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SHOES for a CURE

Save the Date! NYC Charity Shoe Sale
Oct 20-26, 2025

Transforming the shoe industry's donations of footwear into dollars for first-step funding at leading breast cancer research organizations in the U.S.

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Walk to #ENDALZ

Richmond, Virginia
November 8th

I walk with hope and light because I believe in a world where none forgets those they love or that they themselves are loved

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