Kelsey specializes in forensic investigations of failures, distress, and deterioration in the built environment. Her expertise includes condition assessments, material diagnostics, and repair design, with a focused specialization in concrete structures. She also has experience with a range of construction materials and structural systems—including masonry, steel, and wood. Her portfolio includes projects from new construction to the preservation and restoration of historic and existing structures. She employs a variety of diagnostic techniques—including materials testing, nondestructive evaluation (NDE), and structural load testing—to support thorough analysis and targeted repair strategies. Her work encompasses the development of technical repair documents and construction-troubleshooting services to ensure durable and effective remediation outcomes.
Kelsey serves on the Board of Directors for the Structural Engineering Association of Metropolitan Washington (SEA-MW). She is a voting member of ACI 562 Subcommittee C – Loads and Condition Evaluation and ACI 546-0C – Repair Guide and is a contributing member of ACI 120 – History of Concrete. She also volunteers as an ACE Mentor at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, DC. She has also delivered presentations including “What’s Feasible in a Feasibility Study?”, “Case Studies in Seismic Repair and Retrofit”, and “How Does Concrete Fail? Concrete Distress and Condition Assessments” and authored “Assessment of Earthquake Damage at the Washington National Cathedral.”
“I’m drawn to engineering because it’s about more than just structures — it’s about solving complex problems that matter, while building meaningful relationships along the way. I value the opportunity to collaborate, learn from others, and help people find solutions.”
