Tiara Kelley

Tiara Kelley brings a diverse professional background spanning criminal justice, healthcare, and customer service. She has spent five years at the Hamilton County Justice Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, while also gaining experience in hospital settings and remote customer service roles. Inspired by her mother's work in healthcare and her father's murder when she was young, Tiara transitioned from initial studies in medical coding and billing to pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice at Southern New Hampshire University, where she has two semesters left and has made the Dean's List multiple times. She holds HIPAA certification and CPR training. As a single mother of two and the first in her family to pursue higher education, Tiara attributes her success to her children and her determination not to give up. She values diversity and strong work ethics in the workplace, appreciating environments where colleagues can laugh and look forward to their days. Tiara volunteers with Every Child Succeeds, St. Jude's Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and Shriners Hospital for the children. She advises young women entering the field to never give up despite challenges, noting that opportunities in criminal justice extend beyond policing to areas like private investigation and forensics. Her supervisor once praised her as a superwoman for maintaining professionalism and positivity regardless of personal struggles.