Kelsi grew up in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. She attended Vanderbilt University where she graduated with a degree in Medicine, Health and Society and met her husband. She moved to Washington D.C. and attended medical school at George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Kelsi returned to Vanderbilt for her pediatric residency training and affirmed her love for neonatology. Her research interests include trauma informed care, parental resiliency, and congenital heart disease.

Outside of the hospital, Kelsi enjoys spending quality time at the lake with her husband, son, and their goldendoodle. She enjoys exploring Nashville's ever growing food scene, watching football in the fall, and hosting friends and family.