Meet Kelley

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black cardigan, maroon shirt, a necklace with a leaf-shaped pendant, and matching earrings, smiling outdoors with blurred trees and foliage in the background.

Growing up in Meadow Vista, I've cherished the Sierra foothills since I was young. Auburn's spirit of grit, adventure, and community is why my husband and I chose this city to raise our own family. We love all things "Auburn" — commuting on our cargo bike, running, hiking, mountain biking, and white water rafting — and when we're not embracing the Endurance Capital lifestyle, we're out enjoying our local events, shops, restaurants, and breweries.

For the past two years, I've been honored to serve on the Auburn City Council, where I've advocated for responsible spending, fire and public safety, and creative, diverse revenue streams to strengthen our city's future. I'm proud to have helped shape the City's first Active Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Safety Plan, both adopted in May 2026. On the Economic Development Commission, I've championed programs like Entertainment Zones and Town Hall Meetings, and I work to educate residents, visitors, and business owners on the value of shopping local and supporting small businesses.

As a parent, I know firsthand how much families, caregivers, and youth shape a community's future. I serve as the Council's liaison to ARD, and I work to make sure busy families have real, accessible ways to stay connected and involved in the city's projects and plans. Auburn's quality of life is something I don't take for granted, and I'm committed to making it a city where residents of every age can feel welcomed, supported, and able find something enjoyable to do, year-round.

Outside of council work, I volunteer as Director of the Auburn Trails Alliance, a local nonprofit that maintains the Auburn Bike Park and works to expand bike, pedestrian, and trail access across our community. I've participated in numerous focus groups on active transportation at the city and county level, and I'll keep pushing for transportation options that are safer, more sustainable, and accessible to everyone.

Professionally, I hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Food and Nutrition and am a Registered Dietitian. Before returning home to Auburn, I worked at Stanford Children's Hospital and in my own private practice — experience that taught me just how deeply a vibrant, connected community supports health across every stage of life.

I'd be honored to continue serving the City of Auburn and building on the momentum we've created together. With your support, I'll keep working to make Auburn stronger, more vibrant, and more sustainable — so that the next generation doesn't just cherish this city like we do, but truly thrives in it.

City Council Achievements:

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

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

  • Adoption of 3 Entertainment Zones in Downtown and Old Town

  • Participation in 2 Economic Development Commission Town Hall Meetings centered on the importance of shopping local and supporting local businesses. (3rd Town Hall planned for October 2026)

  • Support for the 4th of July Auburn Fireworks

  • 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

  • Project Peanut Butter – March 2016 – June 2016

    • Volunteer Research Dietitian, Ghana

Education

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

  • 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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