Kelly took her initial PADI Pro training in Sidney BC in 1992 where she was certified as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. She went on to continue her PADI Pro development, ultimately becoming a PADI Master Instructor in 2005. Kelly's passion for diving and introducing others to the sport prompted her to open Cross Current Divers in 1996.

As the founder and owner of Cross Current Divers, she has trained thousands of students while maintaining a 100% safety record. Under Kelly's leadership, Cross Current Divers continues to be a fun and active PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center, instructing and mentoring students from the PADI Bubblemaker level on into their PADI Instructor level certifications. Cross Current's team of Instructors collectively have the most teaching experience in all of Canada.