Callie Kelly

Callie is a Certified Prevention Specialist and began her career in community-based prevention in 1997. After transitioning to higher education in 2016, Callie joined Elon University and currently serves as the Coordinator for Student Wellness. In this role, she oversees a continuum of evidence-based wellness programs that aim to reduce the impact of substance use in campus culture and support an inclusive community. She has created a constellation of campus partners who work seamlessly to ensure student access to comprehensive substance education resources. Callie is passionate about mentoring and empowering students to make healthier and informed decisions. She is an advisor to the substance-free living and learning community and, in 2019, worked collaboratively to establish Elon’s first collegiate recovery program. Callie has also served in state and national roles providing guidance and support to entry-level prevention professionals.

Located in central North Carolina, Elon University is a mid-sized private university renowned as a national model for engaged and experiential learning. Elon is committed to fostering an institutional culture of holistic wellness where every individual has an opportunity to transform their mind, body, and spirit. Student Wellness is a program area within Campus Recreation & Wellness that strives to create a broader understanding of the mind-body connection and increase awareness of mental health and substance use disorders. Campus Recreation & Wellness provides access to an array of recreational and educational experiences that empower students to cultivate positive wellness values and behaviors that last throughout and beyond their time at Elon.