About me
Kelley Paul is an author, advocate, and public speaker who resides in Bowling Green, Kentucky, with her husband, Senator Rand Paul. A graduate of Rhodes College with a degree in English, she has worked in corporate communications, political media consulting, and freelance writing. Kelley serves on the Board of Trustees of Ford’s Theatre and is the author of the children’s books Good Night Little American and Good Night Young American, as well as True and Constant Friends. She also co-authored The Case Against Socialism and edited Deception: The Great Covid Coverup.
A passionate philanthropist, Kelley is Kentucky co-chair of Helping A Hero, which builds homes for severely wounded veterans, and was honored with the Lee Greenwood Patriot Award for her service. She has also championed criminal justice reform, addiction recovery, and second-chance employment initiatives, receiving the Excellence in Advocacy Award for her efforts supporting the First Step Act.
A frequent speaker and media guest, Kelley has appeared on numerous national television programs and speaks regularly to civic, political, and faith-based audiences. Through her writing, advocacy, and public service, she has become a respected voice on family, faith, American history, and compassionate public policy.