Evelyn Kelly
Evelyn Kelly, PhD, based in Ocala, Florida, is an accomplished writer, speaker, and educator with a deep passion for exploration and learning. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, a master’s degree, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tennessee, where her studies spanned microbiology, English, and history. With 22 published books to her name—including works on stem cells and a comprehensive two-volume encyclopedia of genetics—Evelyn has taught at four universities. Beyond the academic world, she shares her love for travel through her popular Armchair Adventures series, inspiring others to see the world through fresh eyes.
Natalie Kelly
Natalie Kelly, MS, resides in Tallahassee, Florida, where she serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a state organization and is a seasoned writer and public speaker. She earned both her M.S. in Communications and B.S. in Visual Arts and Communications from The Florida State University. Over her 35-year career, Natalie has held prominent leadership roles, including being the youngest female staff director in the Florida Senate and a director in Washington, DC. She has also run her own public relations and lobbying firm. An experienced op-ed contributor, Natalie frequently speaks on diverse topics, blending her rich career with a passion for travel and storytelling.
Together, this mother-daughter duo has explored all seven continents, visited 88 countries (and counting), and traveled to all 50 states. Their adventures, both shared and individual, shape their unique perspective on travel, which they bring to life in their book, Have a Love Affair with Travel: Your Ticket to an Exhilarating Life.