Kelly Shinn is a 20-year-old nursing Student at the University of Hawaii who joined the cast of Survivor: Nicaragua, believing that it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. She hails from Mesa, Arizona and describes herself as vivacious, confident and outspoken.
Comparing herself to former Survivor contestant Elizabeth Hasselbeck, Kelly takes pride in her beauty, wit and the fact that she won homecoming queen. With dad as her inspiration, she aims to win Survivor using her social skills.