Evelyn/Natalie Kelly

Evelyn Kelly, a resident of Ocala, Florida, is a writer, speaker, and teacher. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, a master’s degree in religion, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tennessee. Her education and interests are diverse. Her undergraduate studies included microbiology, English, and history. Evelyn has written 22 books on such topics as Stem Cells and a two-volume encyclopedia of Genetics. Evelyn has taught at four Universities. She speaks and writes on history and travel topics, including a popular series called Armchair Adventures.

Natalie Kelly, a resident of Tallassee, Florida, is a writer and Chief Executive Officer of a state organization. She holds an M.S. in Communications from Florida State University and a B.S. in Visual Arts and Communications from FSU, which includes a concentration on art and art history. She has worked in government affairs for 35 years, including being the youngest female director in the Florida Senate, Director in Washington, DC, state CEO, and public relations and lobbying firm owner. She writes op-eds for newspapers and speaks on a variety of topics.

Evelyn and Natalie are a mother-daughter travel and writing team. They have traveled to seven continents, 88 countries (and counting), and 50 states.