Staff Spotlight: Emily Kelley

Meet Emily!

Emily Kelley is Program Director for Brighter Bites in Houston, TX. Emily joined Brighter Bites in its early days, working with the program as early as 2013 as an Americorps VISTA before becoming a permanent member and leader of the team. Emily was inspired by the idea of building a program from the ground up that allowed her to share her passion for healthy eating with others. Emily loves that her job requires constant problem solving and leading others towards a common goal.

Emily Kelley (center), enjoys Zumba with Brighter Bites staff during a team meeting

Emily grew up in South Carolina, where she was involved in volleyball and theater. Now that she lives in Houston, she loves going to Miller Outdoor Theatre from time to time to catch a show or music act.

When she’s not on the job, you might find Emily enjoying the outdoors with her dog, an English Pointer named Lyle, climbing, camping, or visiting a national park. She also loves meeting up with friends for happy hour and exploring Houston’s diverse food scene. You can also often find Emily spending time in her kitchen, where she might be making her favorite Brighter Bites recipe, our Put it on Anything Pesto.

Thank you Emily for your stellar leadership!