Kendra Wormley is a native of Newport News, VA. She is a proud graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she received a degree from the School of Education in Therapeutic Recreation in 2002. While working for a non-profit organization in the Hampton Roads area, Kendra worked with various community partners to establish programs and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. For more than 20 years, she has worked with families, professionals, and organizations to provide support for students and adults with developmental disabilities to increase their independence and improve opportunities to actively participate in their community.