Kennedy was born and raised in Independence, Kansas. She came into a relationship with God during her freshman year at the University of Kansas when an older friend in her sorority shared the gospel with her. Through discipleship and attending Student Mobilization's winter conferences and summer projects, God has grown her heart for Him and His mission to make disciples of all nations. The truth that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few continues to remind her of the great joy it is to know God personally and the need of laborers worldwide so that others may come to know Him. She is excited to be a part of the CO LEAD staff and labor alongside the long-term staff team in South Africa.