Kelly was born and raised in Alaska and spent much of her childhood fishing and crabbing.  Her interest in dentistry was cultivated early on by her father, who practiced dentistry for many years.

Her genuine kindness and compassion make her particularly effective in working with children. Our pediatric patients greatly appreciate and enjoy her caring approach.  Kelly joined the Great Plains Dental team in 2021 and has been assisting Dr. Ryan ever since.  When she isn’t working, she enjoys reading, gardening, spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors.