Kelly (Feyen) Beard

Class of 2002

Posted on October 31, 2022

Ever since she was 15, Kelly (Feyen) Beard (’02) wanted to be a social worker. “Before attending Heritage, I was already feeling a stirring in my heart, that my purpose was advocacy,” she said. Being warmly welcomed into Heritage by teachers, staff and peers, and feeling appreciated, affirmed what she already knew – that her “purpose was to show God’s love to people who are hurting, through kindness and empathy,” which is what Heritage demonstrated to her.

Kelly recalls one of her most memorable moments as a Heritage student was being named "Most Likely to Host SNL" at the end of her senior year. “I loved making my friends laugh! I have always been reserved but you know what they say, ‘it's the quiet ones that you have to watch out for!’"

After graduating from Heritage, Kelly went on to Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) earning a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and currently serves as a social worker at Community Hospital’s MD Anderson Cancer Center - East.

Working at Community has been incredibly rewarding as Kelly helps patients navigate through unimaginably difficult journeys. Her strong personal and professional determination to make others feel supported, valued and loved is why she is so good as what she does and why she will continue this work for years to come.

“I love being able to connect my patients to resources that will enhance their quality of life,” Kelly said.