About Kellie:
Born and raised in Boston, I’m a third-generation Irish American, the youngest of three girls, and now a mother to three daughters. I grew up in the same home my mother was raised in, alongside my parents, my two sisters, and my grandparents. It was a house full of stories, strong opinions, and a deep sense of pride in where we came from.
My Papa was a legacy Democrat, a man of faith and a Navy veteran of the Korean War who held a deep belief that his party was the true champion of the working class. He raised me to honor God, country, and community. But as I saw modern party platforms begin to undermine the core freedoms he fought so bravely to defend, I knew I had to make a change. I walked away from the Democratic Party because its current policies are hurting the families and local neighborhoods my Papa taught me to protect.
"I’m running because I believe the American dream is still worth fighting for — freedom, opportunity, and the ability to build a better life."
I attended Boston Latin School, the nation’s first public school, where I learned the value of standardized testing. I worked at Sullivan's Castle Island throughout high school and later attended Suffolk University, where I completed a specialized program for public health leaders. I also served in AmeriCorps NCCC, working on community-based projects across the country — an experience that reinforced my commitment to service and to meeting people where they are.
My career began at the nation’s first community health center, where I saw firsthand how essential local care teams are to the health of our communities—and how deeply policy decisions shape that care. What started at the front desk grew into a career in public health operations, with experience in clinical research and various leadership roles across multiple types of care, including medical, behavioral health, dental, and clinical research.
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That experience led to a passion for policy and a deeper understanding of how systems are designed—and where they fall short. Along the way, I learned something simple: when a system is too complicated for people to understand, it isn’t working the way it should.
My husband, Adrian, and I met right next door to my family home. We moved to Providence to start our family and now we have three little girls. Adrian owns a small business and is the best dad in the world.Â
I’m running because I believe the American dream is still worth fighting for — freedom, opportunity, and the ability to build a better life. But it has to be real, understandable, and within reach for everyday families again.