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About Kelly Hunter

Kelly Hunter is the visionary founder of Carter Wellness Group. A mother, activist, advocate, writer, artist, and certified life and relationship coach, Kelly brings over 4 decades of lived and professional experience to her work supporting vulnerable individuals, families, and communities.

Kelly’s journey of service began at age 9 when she requested to give up her recesses to volunteer and assist with students with unique differences at a sister-school attached to her elementary. Her love for service was amplified at 18 when she experienced homelessness—a life-changing chapter that sparked a deep, unwavering commitment to helping others navigate their own paths to healing, purpose, and self-determination. 

Her career spans multiple disciplines, including but not limited to behavioral health, homeless services, nonprofit and organizational leadership, personal and professional coaching, youth mentoring, public speaking, event planning, website design and maintenance, and systems change.

With certifications in behavioral health case management and coaching, and specialized training in Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid, substance misuse and co-occurring disorders, anti-human trafficking efforts, and trauma-informed care, Kelly brings both compassion and expertise to every role she serves.

She has extensive experience in program design and management, disaster response organization, logistics, and the implementation of best practices. As a recognized leader in systems transformation, Kelly played a key leadership role in the design and implementation of the Coordinated Entry System for Charlotte County, Florida. 

Through her guidance and in close collaboration with community partners, Charlotte County became the fifth community in the nation to be recognized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) for effectively ending Veteran and Chronic Homelessness—an historic achievement realized during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Kelly is also a skilled consultant in organizational development, nonprofit strategy, marketing, and social media management. She has worked in fields as diverse as homeless services, behavioral health, collegiate athletic recruitment, and community empowerment.

Known for her authenticity, creativity, and deep commitment to justice, Kelly uses her voice and vision to uplift individuals, strengthen communities, and guide organizations toward meaningful and measurable impacts...because wellness extends far beyond self.

When she’s not coaching, consulting, or creating, you’ll find Kelly spending time with her now adult sons or somewhere outside trying to learn to grow her own food and vibing to her favorite music.