Intern

Kelsey currently serves as a Management Intern for the City of San Diego's Commission on Police Practices, working closely with Yasmeen Obeid, the Community Engagement Coordinator. In this role, she supports initiatives aimed at strengthening relationships between the Commission and the diverse communities of San Diego. Her responsibilities include facilitating outreach programs, gathering community feedback, and contributing to policy recommendations that address the public's needs and concerns.

Before joining the Commission, Kelsey worked as a Graduate Intern for the City of San Diego, where she gained experience in cross-departmental collaboration and policy research. As part of her Public Policy studies at UCSD’s School of Global Policy and Strategy, she is developing expertise in statistical analysis and data-driven research to support effective public policy creation.

Kelsey has played a key role in advancing significant legislative initiatives in Hawaii, including the passage of three proposals: the Infant and Toddler Workforce Wage Supplement Pilot Program, the Accreditation Supports Program, and the Infant and Toddler Child Care Slots Pilot Program. These efforts demonstrate her ability to translate research into impactful policy changes.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys practicing yoga, playing pickleball, and cooking.