Brandi Kelly

Dr. Brandi Kelly, PhD, received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from LSU in 1998 and post-doctoral master’s degree in clinical psychopharmacology from Alliant University in 2002. She has worked extensively providing person-centered and wellness focused support planning and behavioral health services to individuals with developmental disabilities and has published research on assessment/treatment of behavioral health concerns of individuals with developmental disabilities. She has been instrumental in key initiatives in Louisiana to increase capacity to support individuals with co-occurring needs to live/work in their communities while navigating the logistics of fiscal/resource challenges in partnership with self-advocates, advocacy organizations, providers, and other state agencies. She received the Bernard R. Wagner Leadership in Developmental Disabilities award, Special Recognition for Enhancing the Wellness of Individuals with IDD from the Arc of Louisiana, and was the 2023 NADD Member of the Year. She currently sits on the NADD Board and Conference Committee. She has published in the area of MH needs and wellness for individuals with IDD.