Kelly Betts

Dedicated professional with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science; Kinesiology from Norfolk State University (2006). Passionate about working with diverse populations including individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and senior citizens in healthcare and recreational settings. Committed to promoting health and wellness through exercise classes, healthy living education, and building supportive community relationships.

Values teamwork, active engagement with residents, and creating opportunities for meaningful contribution and social connection.

Recreation and Wellness Professional (2006 – Present)

Career focused on recreation in senior facilities and healthcare settings.

Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, behavior problems and senior citizens. Lead exercise classes and provide education on the benefits of exercise and healthy aging. Coordinate with contacts and vendors to host healthy events, cooking classes/demos, and specialized exercise classes. Collaborate with co-workers and management teams to conduct healthy living classes and programs for residents.

• Lead exercise classes for residents
• Educate on benefits of exercise and healthy aging
• Share personal experiences and struggles with health and wellness
• Coordinate healthy events, cooking classes/demos, and specialized exercise classes through professional contacts
• Collaborate with co-workers and management to develop and conduct wellness programming
• Build helping relationships with residents and encourage peer connections
• Foster community service opportunities for residents to contribute

Bachelorette in Exercise Science; Kinesiology – Norfolk State University (2006)