Kelsey received her Juris Doctorate of Law from the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) with Distinction. Prior to studying law, Kelsey completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a major in Political Studies at the U of S. She spent one of her undergraduate years at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

Kelsey is an active member of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association, the Saskatoon Bar Association, and the Canadian Bar Association. She believes in an inclusive and collaborative approach to public engagement and is a member of the Board of Directors of READ Saskatoon. Blending her passion for reading with her legal experience, Kelsey serves on the Governance Committee to help READ Saskatoon accomplish the important work that it does.