Keltie grew up in Santa Clarita, California and lived there for 18 years. She has an older brother who recently returned from Iraq. She also has two sisters who she is very close with. Family is very important to her, and there's nothing more enjoyable for Keltie than a family BBQ.

As a child, Keltie enjoyed swimming and gymnastics. In high school she was on the track and field team where she competed in the 400 and the 4x4 relay. She also competed in international modeling competitions.

Upon graduating high school, she decided to pursue her modeling career with Otto Models and has done whatever it takes to be the best model she can be.