Meet Kelley

Growing up in Meadow Vista, I’ve cherished the foothills from a young age. Knowing Auburn inspires grit, adventure, and community spirit, I chose this city to raise my own family. We love all things “Auburn” and can be found commuting on our cargo bike, running, hiking, mountain biking, and white water rafting. When we’re not embracing the Endurance Capital lifestyle, we are enjoying the great local events, shops, restaurants, and breweries!

I am the mother of two young kids and want to help build a community that kids and youth can thrive in, feel connected to, and be seen as valuable members of our society. I also value Auburn’s incredible quality of life and work to make it a City all ages can find something enjoyable to do year-round.

I hold a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition, with experience working for Stanford Children’s Hospital and my own private practice. I recognize the importance of a vibrant community to promote health across the lifespan. I want to use my passions, skills, and experience to help build a thriving community for all ages.  

I am proud to serve as the Director of Auburn Trails Alliance, a local non-profit that maintains the Auburn Bike Park and works to improve local bike and pedestrian infrastructure. I have enjoyed participating in numerous focus groups addressing active transportation in the City and County, and am excited to advocate for more sustainable, safe, and accessible options to get around.

As a council member for the past 2 years, I have advocated for responsible spending, fire and public safety, and for the establishment of creative revenue streams to better support our city. I am proud to have participated in the City’s first Active Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Safety Plan, both adopted by council in May 2026. I serve on the Economic Development Commission, advocating for programs such as Entertainment Zones and Town Hall Meetings. I work to develop programs that help connect and educate residents and business owners on the importance of shopping local and supporting small businesses. I work to preserve our environment, celebrate the arts, diversify our recreation opportunities, and promote active transportation. With your help, I will make Auburn stronger and more sustainable so that our next generation will not only cherish our city like we do, but will thrive within it.

City Council Achievements:

  • Adoption of 3 Entertainment Zones in Downtown and Old Town

  • Adoption of the City’s first Active Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Safety Plan

  • Support for the 4th of July Auburn Fireworks

  • Council approval for Auburn’s first buffered bike lane project on Pleasant Ave.

  • Participation in the 2026 Cap-to-Cap trip to represent the City in Washington DC

Current City Council Appointments:

  • Auburn City Economic Development Commission

  • Auburn City Arts Commission

  • Auburn City Streetscape History and Art Advisory

    Committee

  • Auburn Recreation District (ARD) Liaison

  • Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA) and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Liaison

  • Placer Co Flood Control and Water Conservation District: Board of Directors

  • Greater Sacramento Economic Council: Board of Directors

Community Involvement:

  • Auburn Trails Alliance 501(c)3 - Executive Director (Volunteer)

  • Placer County Transportation Planning Agency (PCTPA) - County Wide Active Transportation Plan Stakeholder Committee

Prior Work Experience

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford – September 2011- January 2016

Clinical Dietitian, Inpatient

Primary Units: Comprehensive Care Program/Eating Disorders, General Pediatrics, and Pediatric Oncology

Project Peanut Butter – March 2016 – June 2016

Volunteer Research Dietitian, Ghana

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Assist in organization and execution of school feeding projects in 5 rural villages

•   Assist in monitoring rural health clinics treating severe acute malnutrition

•   Manage and train local volunteers, interns, and project employees

•   Communicate project progress, goals, and outcomes with the community and lead researchers

Education

Master of Food and Nutrition, Bowling Green State University, OH

Thesis: “A Formative Evaluation on the use of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) to Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake among Central California WIC Participants”

Dietetic Internship: Bowling Green State University Distance Program

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

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