With more than 15 years working in the early childhood field, Jennifer Kemp has deep experience as a child life specialist and a developmental therapist. She is currently the infant studies certificate programs manager, as well as an Erikson instructor.
Areas of Expertise
Prematurity; developmental delays; grief & bereavement; early care & education; infant and early childhood mental health; the impact of chronic illness and medical complexity on child development and the family system.
Education
B.S., Multidisciplinary Studies, Illinois State University;
M.S., Child Development with Infancy Specialization, Erikson Institute
Related Experience
- Bilingual and Infant-Toddler Child Life Specialist
- Developmental Therapist and Evaluator
- Family Safety Educator and Injury Prevention Program Coordinator
- Adjunct Faculty, Harold Washington College
- Professional Development Instructor/Facilitator and Agency Consultant
- Program Manager for Infant Studies Certificate Programs at Erikson Institute
Service
- Professional Advisory Board, Together with Baby
- Board of Directors, Mattea’s Joy
- State Credential Review Group, Illinois Gateways to Opportunity
- Continuing Education Committee, Illinois Developmental Therapy Association
- Steering Committee, Infant Toddler Conference at Oakton Community College
- Professional Development Advisory Council, Illinois Gateways to Opportunity
- Level 6 Gateways to Opportunity Infant Toddler Credential Pilot Leader/Advisor, Erikson Institute
- Conference Planning Sub-Committee Chair, National Child Life Annual Conference, 2010