Kelsey Habermehl, MS, FNP-C, CLC
Kelsey Habermehl has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision in advancing the health and well-being of children and families across Western New York. As the first-ever Medical Director for her local school district and the youngest administrator on the leadership team, Kelsey has made a significant impact since joining in May 2025. She has launched new policies, overhauled existing procedures, and implemented cohesive protocols across district schools, improving efficiency, compliance, and student health outcomes. Her leadership has enhanced morale and collaboration within the nursing department, establishing a culture of innovation and support that benefits both staff and students.
Prior to this groundbreaking role, Kelsey served as a pediatric nurse practitioner in private practice, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children and families. She mentored numerous nurse practitioner students, supporting the next generation of providers while fostering excellence in clinical practice. Her advocacy for underserved populations helped improve health outcomes, expand parent education, and support families navigating complex medical and social needs.
Kelsey's professional leadership includes serving as President of the Western New York Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, where she received the Presidential Commendation during both of her terms for outstanding contributions. In these roles, she supported the development of pediatric providers, advanced professional standards, and elevated the voice of advanced practice nursing within the region.
Her commitment to strengthening the community extends beyond her professional work. As an active member of the Junior League of Buffalo, NY since 2019, Kelsey has held leadership roles spanning membership, fundraising, and governance. She has served on the Membership Council, contributed to the signature fundraiser Decorator's Show House, chaired the Show House Proceeds Committee, and currently serves as Nominating Director on the Board of Directors. In this role, she has improved the nominating process and guided strategic leadership development. Her contributions were recognized with the President's Award from the Junior League of Buffalo.
Kelsey is committed to continuous growth and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Leadership and Innovation at Daemen University to expand her ability to drive system-level improvements in healthcare and community organizations. She holds a BS in Nursing from the University at Buffalo and an MS as a Family Nurse Practitioner from D'Youville University. She lives in Buffalo with her husband and young daughter.