Kenedy started working at Hope College in 2021 as the residence life coordinator in Dykstra Hall. She was there for three years before transitioning to residential life coordinator for cottages and apartments. She brings this understanding the Hope student experience in making a move to Admissions to help bring students into this transformational student experience.

Education

• B.A., public relations, minor in educational studies, Messiah University, 2018
• M.A., higher education in student affairs, Taylor University, 2021

Professional Experience

In addition to her other work at Hope, Kenedy has also been able to do a semester leading student activities, leading the Nashville Immersion Trip. She has also held positions in residence life at the University of Sioux Falls and Indiana Wesleyan University.

Publications

• Let’s Talk About Sex: Healthy Sexuality Programming at Faith-Based Institutions (master’s thesis), 2021

Why I Love Hope

What makes Hope different is that students are never expected to navigate that journey alone. Faculty and staff genuinely invest in students’ lives. They learn names, celebrate successes, ask good questions and walk alongside students during challenging seasons. Those relationships create an environment where students feel seen, supported and challenged to pursue lives of purpose.

Outside the College

Kenedy is a joiner! A parade, random book club or volunteering at a random festival? Count her in!