Kelly Priest

Bio

Kelly Priest is an experienced and highly skilled Executive Assistant with over 25 years of administrative professional experience.  With a deep background in providing high-level support to executives, Kelly is known for her exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail. Throughout her career, she has worked in various sectors, including corporate and legal.  Holding a bachelor’s degree in legal studies, Kelly combines her academic background with extensive hands-on experience allowing her to deliver outstanding results while ensuring smooth operations at the highest level.  She is consistent in exhibiting professionalism all while managing a wide range of executive responsibilities. 

Kelly joined Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 2020 as a Division Administrative Assistant for the Integrated Operations Support Division within Facilities and Operations. Her dedication and skill set led her to her current role, where she has been supporting the Associate Laboratory Director for the Biological and Environmental Systems Science Directorate since 2022. 

In her leisure time, Kelly cherishes moments spent with family, particularly at their children’s sporting events and camping while creating lasting memories with her loved ones.