My name is Kelly Burns. I support the amazing team of providers as an Administrative Assistant at Flourish.
I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2010 with a BA in Biology, and then spent 5 years working at UNC as a Research Assistant in environmental health outreach. In my time there, I realized I felt most confident and helpful when I could support the team administratively behind-the-scenes. I transitioned to a full-time administrative role as an Office Manager for a health food e-commerce brand, and found my niche at the intersection where I could combine my organizational skills and experience with my interests in health and wellness.
When I became a mother in 2017, I became a full-time stay-at-home parent for a period that ended up lasting until my youngest started preschool in 2023. I will forever be grateful that I was able to be home with my kids for their younger years, and it was also the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I gained a greater appreciation and understanding of the importance of prioritizing my mental health during that intense period of parenthood. Serendipitously, right after dropping my youngest off for the first day of preschool, I came across an advertisement for the Administrative Assistant position at Flourish Mental Health and knew it was a perfect fit. I’m thrilled to get the opportunity to support a team of providers who are helping others navigate their mental health journey, and to work in a wonderfully supportive environment where I feel like I can flourish too.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help support you as you flourish.
