Kelsey was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, though she has several generations of family roots in Marshall County. Kelsey graduated from Huntsville High School in 2012 and then received a bachelors degree in Marketing from Auburn University in 2016.
Receiving multiple scholarships to attend law school at the University of Mississippi, Kelsey was a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honor Society, and ultimately graduated cum laude in 2019. Upon passing the Alabama Bar Exam, Kelsey moved to Guntersville, Alabama to begin her legal career. In addition to her general practice, Kelsey serves as the prosecutor for the City of Guntersville. She is also the Vice President of the local Bar Association.