Kennedy, originally from Mobile, Alabama, developed her love for animals at a young age, influenced by her experience growing up with pets and the inspiration from her mother, who is a nurse. Her first pets, a Jack Russell named Kobe and a Maltese named Cam, further solidified her passion for animals and medicine, leading her to decide early on that she wanted to become a veterinarian.
Kennedy worked as a veterinary assistant at a clinic during her studies at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama. She also volunteered at various local shelters.
She is currently attending Purdue University, with an expected graduation date in 2026. This externship marks her first, and she is eager to gain as much hands-on experience as possible. She looks forward to shadowing multiple doctors, observing their interactions with clients, and witnessing surgeries.
In her spare time, Kennedy enjoys listening to gospel music, exercising, and spending time with her pets: Kobe and Kam, an English bulldog named Cash, another English bulldog named Clover, a cat named Reece, and her nephew, a pot-bellied pig named Kevin.
Kennedy’s motivation stems from her family. As a first-generation college student and the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree, she is also on track to become the first doctor in her family. She is also excited about contributing to the diversity within the veterinary field.
