Kelly Ellington

Kelly Ellington, MSN, RN, is a healthcare leader with more than 20 years of experience caring for children. She currently serves as a Clinical Operations Director for Duke Children's Services, providing leadership across pediatric critical care and specialty services. She is also pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Duke University. Her professional experience has reinforced the importance of early intervention, emergency preparedness, and policies that protect children. She is passionate about strengthening collaboration between healthcare and education to create safer environments for children across North Carolina.