As Manager of Emerging Industries at AgriFutures Australia, Kelly manages programs such as the Australian Coffee Program of Research, delivering research into new coffee varieties, agronomy, and biosecurity. Fuelled by a genuine passion for seeing coffee thrive across Australia, Kelly is committed to boosting the industry’s profile through meaningful research, development, and extension activities. Kelly values building strong networks, bringing growers, researchers, and businesses together to tackle challenges from the ground up.