In June 2024, Ms. Kelly was appointed market CEO of Kindred Hospitals of Chicago, where she oversees strategic planning, finances, operations and personnel for two specialty hospitals. Under her leadership, the hospitals, which collectively offer over 250 beds, provide long-term acute care and specialized rehabilitation to medically complex patients. In 2025, Ms. Kelly led an expansion of services and amenities, renovating floors to enhance patient care environments and facilitating business growth by developing relationships with referring hospitals, community leaders and local organizations. She has participated as a panelist at large healthcare meetings, discussing growth strategies for healthcare systems. She brings previous experience serving as vice president and health syste m executive at ICU Medical, where she led sales, business and strategy functions.
