Kelsie was born in Merritt Island, Florida and has since lived in various cities along the state’s east coast. She graduated from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville earning her bachelor’s degree in fine art. Although she has no prior experience in aviation outside of flying on commercial airlines, she is excited and eager to turn aviation into a career. When Kelsie is not at Epic she is painting, gardening, or watching mixed martial arts with her husband and pets.