Kelly Nielson

Kelly has over 20 years of experience in the research, clinical, and nonprofit settings, and is passionate about improving the quality of care and the patient experience. In her role, Kelly oversees operations, manages projects, and develops systems needed to support the visionary work of the Policy Center. Previously, Kelly managed programs/divisions at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Kelly is drawn to this cause because she knows that maternal health – both mental and physical – can determine the well-being of future generations and help predict public health challenges for families, communities, and the healthcare system. Kelly holds a Master’s in Public Health from UCLA.