A family-owned firm. Personally involved.

At Mangrove, you work directly with the people whose experience and commitment brought the business to life.

Meet the founders

Two backgrounds. One shared commitment.

We believe families deserve transparent communication, practical follow-through and guidance tailored to their circumstances.

Medical care advisory

Melissa Ann Kelley

MSN · ARNP · FNP-BC

Co-Founder & Director of Medical Care Advisory

Melissa brings more than 15 years of nursing experience, including approximately a decade as a family nurse practitioner. Her clinical background spans primary care, internal medicine, cardiovascular and cardiothoracic care, and medical-surgical nursing.

Her experience includes working with patients in physician practices, private homes and assisted living communities, as well as nursing leadership. At Mangrove, she helps families navigate recommendations, care transitions and communication with their healthcare teams.

Nurse PractitionerPrimary & Internal MedicineMedical Care Navigation

Life & estate coordination

Ryan J. Kelley

M.Ed.

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Ryan brings more than a decade of leadership and administrative experience involving multidisciplinary operations, compliance, sensitive situations, family communication and individualized support.

His experience includes program oversight, crisis response, data-informed planning and professional recognition for leadership and service. At Mangrove, he oversees client relationships, care coordination, advocacy, documentation and nonlegal fiduciary administrative support.

Leadership & AdministrationFamily CoordinationAdministrative Oversight

Professional credentials and service descriptions reflect background information supplied by the founders. Services offered through Mangrove are subject to applicable professional scope, insurance and written engagement terms.

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