Kelly grew up on a hobby farm in Minnesota. After college, she traveled through Central and South America prior to beginning vet school in London, England. She played rugby and really enjoyed her experiences there. She met her husband, who you may know as Dr. Joe, at ISU after transferring there half-way through veterinary school. She still loves to travel, but now they spend most of their time as a family doing short trips in the U.S. and going to their girls’ activities. The Sampson’s have two horses, two dogs, a pretty (but not-so-nice!) cat named Prim, and a goldfish.

Favorite evening treat: chocolate and red wine.

Favorite way to burn off steam: Crossfit