People
Q: What topic could you spend hours talking about?
A: Crafting, it's my passion in life! I got started with crafting when I began working with wood. I made cookbook stands and Lazy Susans. Then, I wanted to explore other types of crafts so I expanded my knowledge and learned how to make home decor using hand-crafted rolled paper. Not only do I love discovering and learning new crafting techniques, l also really enjoy hearing how other crafters come up with their creations.
Q: If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
A: I would want to be able to teleport since I love to travel. It would be great to teleport myself to other countries so I don't have to fly.
Q: If you could be an Olympic athlete, what sport would you compete in?
A: If softball was still an Olympic sport, that is the one I'd want to compete in because I played it for years. I was on a couple of all-star and championship teams when I was in school, and I played left field and center field. I hope to coach in a softball league someday, too.
Q: What unusual food combinations do you enjoy?
A: I discovered the goodness of Oreos dipped in peanut butter. It's a great combination of sweet and salty together.
Q: If you could be any superhero, which one would you be? Why?
A: I'd want to be Spiderman because I want to shoot webs and swing from skyscrapers. It seems like a fun thing to do!
Government Affairs Manager since 2021
In her role as Government Affairs Manager, Emily Kendall-Brown is a valuable resource to members. She leads the senior affordable housing efforts and Five-Star education. In her lead role overseeing the Association's affordable housing initiatives, she works diligently to expand and enhance affordable senior housing across Pennsylvania. Outside of work hours, Kendall-Brown serves on the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board. She was appointed by the Cumberland County Commissioners in the summer of 2024 to serve a two-year term.
Before joining LeadingAge PA, Kendall-Brown worked for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' state government committee as a research analyst. She earned her bachelor's in political science and a master's in public administration from Shippensburg University.