Kelly began her love of plants many years ago in the state of New Mexico. And for over 30 years has lived in an intentional community on a 15-acre farm in Albuquerque’s South Valley at the foot of the Isleta’s sacred Black Mesa. Kelly is an educator by training and passion. Working internationally, she has designed curriculum, created and managed training programs and taught others to love and promote all things green and growing. In November of 2018 she was invited to become Tree New Mexico’s Program Development Director. It is the perfect job for Kelly and her background. She can be creative, utilize her years of education and experience and continue to encourage others who also love to learn about trees.