Keely Ireland graduated from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in 1994. She graduated with her Juris Doctorate from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2005 and most recently she graduated from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy with her Masters in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics. She was a pharmacist in both retail and hospital pharmacies for over 30 years. She has also been an attorney for 15+ years. She passed the Maryland Bar in 2007 and is currently a Federal Hearings Officer in the Office of Hearings and Inquiries at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. She is a member of the Maryland Pharmacists Association and the International Society of Cannabis Pharmacists. She was the Collegiate Representative for LKS and has served as President of Epsilon Alumni chapter. She also serves on the policy and procedure committee

In her spare time Keely works as a USATriathlon official at local races in the DMV area. She loves racing triathlons and has been active since 2009. She is currently Secretary of the Mid-Maryland Triathlon Club. She also has a 14 year old pitbull that keeps her on her toes!