Patrick Kelly has been a member of the group since In January 2021 Patrick Kelly attended the ADDA Young People’s Peer Support for this first time, he became a facilitator in August 2022. Since May of 2025, he has been a member of the ADDA Virtual Peer Support Group Planning committee. A tireless advocate for destigmatizing medication, educating the public about ADHD, and supporting youth and young adults with ADHD, he has spoken at the National Academies of Science on ADHD and events for Impact Parents.

He is an ADDCA trained ADHD coach, an ISA certified arborist, and loves his job working for the Chapel Hill Parks and Rec department. Fun facts about Patrick; he has read +15 books on ADHD, keeps update on latest scientific research on ADHD, and has the chemical symbol for dexamphetamine tattooed on his leg. His attendance as a member of the Young Peoples Group is an essential part of managing his ADHD.