Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine of USC and the USC Norris Westside Cancer Center. A nurse since 2003, Kelly has specialized in oncology since 2006. Originally a Minnesota native, Kelly came to sunny California to pursue a career in nursing. Kelly knew she wanted to be a nurse at a young age, and her patients have been a source of inspiration and motivation throughout her life. In her spare time, Kelly can be found spending time with her family at the beach, hiking or hosting big family parties with good Mexican food, mariachi, dancing and singing.