Kelly Wittich, PT, MPH, brings a unique combination of healthcare expertise and personal experience to her role as a Lay Reviewer on The Children’s Heart Foundation’s Medical Advisory Council. As the mother of a daughter with a congenital heart defect, Kelly is deeply committed to advancing research that improves outcomes for individuals and families affected by CHDs.

Kelly has an extensive background in healthcare administration and benefits management at Wespath Benefits and Investments. Previously, she practiced acute care and cardiac physical therapy at the University of Illinois Medical Center and taught in the doctoral physical therapy program at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She holds a Master of Public Health from UIC and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University.

A longtime CHF volunteer and former Board member, serving through December 2025, Kelly has contributed to the Foundation through regional leadership, event planning, and other initiatives. She brings both her professional expertise and perspective as a heart parent to the MAC research review process.