5 questions with…Jeni Kenyon

Program Technology Manager, Jeni Kenyon, remembers volunteering for the Special Olympics in college. In that moment, she “knew she wanted to make a career out of working with this community.” She has worked for Dungarvin for almost 20 years, and we’ve been grateful each day as a result! Get to know her a little more through, ‘5 Questions with Jeni Kenyon:’

1. What do you most value in a friend or a co-worker?

I most value authenticity in my friends and co-workers. My very best friend & I have been friends for over 40 years. We are complete opposites in many aspects, yet both have genuine hearts and are down-to-earth.

2. What would you most like to see happen in your state to better serve people with disabilities?

I’d like to see more funding for assistive technology. This could increase confidence and independence for the people we support, with the potential of decreasing resources.

3. Who are your heroes in life and why?

My 98-year-old grandma is one of my heroes. My grandpa passed away when I was a baby so I’ve only known my grandma to be fiercely independent.

4. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I am a mom of two beautiful children – Jakston is 13 & Jade is 10, and a very sweet boy named Bernard who is 14.

5. What do you most value about the Dungarvin team with whom you work?

I have always considered Dungarvin an extended family to me. I value that we are a group of folks who generally care about others and want to make an impact!