Dr. Kemeny has over 20 years of experience working as a recreational therapist in geriatrics. After completing her Bachelor's degree in Sociology at Wake Forest University and a Masters in Therapeutic Recreation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she gained experience with all levels of the older adult continuum including adult day care, skilled nursing, hospice, assisted living, and outpatient rehabilitation.​ She has a PhD in Administration and Leadership of Nonprofit and Public Sectors from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Her research interests focus on best practices in educating professionals and staff for better care outcomes for older adults.