Meet The Team

North River Home Care was founded in 2007 by Heather Kenney, her husband, Liam Kenney, and her mother, Laurel Lawson. After several experiences with private home care for their own family members, they felt a call to open a “boutique” home care agency that serves the seniors and their families in their local community. Heather & Laurel provided the direct care for their clients for the first few years, which gives the leadership team a unique perspective on the service they provide – they have experienced home care as clients, caregivers, managers and agency owners.

Today North River Home Care employs more than 250 dedicated, compassionate caregivers and managers. Laurel retired in 2014. Liam and Heather continue to manage the agency with heartfelt gratitude to all their talented, kind and hardworking employees.

Jen joined the North River team in November of 2015. Previously, she worked at South Shore Hospital, Norwell VNA, and as a private care manager for various families across the South Shore. Jen received a Bachelor’s Degree from Villanova University where she studied Nursing and Sociology, and went on to pursue her Master’s in Geriatric Management from UMass Boston. During her graduate studies, Jen focused on Hospice Care and Alzheimer’s Disease and later became a Certified Dementia Practitioner in 2017.

Jen lives with her husband, Mike, two daughters, Emma and Maggie, and their dog, Rollie, in Norwell. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, tennis, and traveling with her family.

Julia has had a career dedicated to providing compassionate care to seniors and helping enhance their quality of life. She is a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant who brings experience gained from working in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and VNA care.

She joined North River Home Care in 2019 where she continues with her commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of seniors. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys engaging in outdoor activities and spending time with her son and family.

Colleen currently works within our scheduling department. Colleen brings over 20 years of experience to the North River Home Care team and has been serving in a managerial role as Care Coordinator Manager since 2021. Balancing family life with 3 kids, a husband, a tortoise, 2 bearded dragons, a turtle, and 2 fish she is also an avid pet sitter.

Caitlin currently works in our Human Resources department and boasts a diverse background including roles as a Client Service Manager, Restaurant Manager, and Substance Abuse Counselor. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, she resides in her hometown of Hingham with her two teenage boys Derek and Colin. Caitlin enjoys reading, taking vacations with her two boys, and spending time with her pup Koda.

Alison was employee #1 at North River Home Care in 2007, coming on as their payroll specialist. Before coming to North River Home Care, Alison worked for Bayer Pharmaceuticals. Alison received her Masters’s Degree from New York Medical College majoring in Pathology and Biochemistry. Alison has lived in Norwell since 2001 with her loving husband Ted and her two daughters Brooke and Courtney. Alison and her family enjoy traveling the world visiting national parks and making memories. When Alison has time to relax at home she enjoys spending time with her pooch Pippa.

Brenda is a member of our Accounting department and is responsible for working with our clients, third-party institutions, and team members for billing and accounts receivable information. She also helps to facilitate documentation to Long Term Care Insurance providers and the Veterans Administration for clients who require assistance. A graduate of Bentley University, Brenda lives in Scituate with her husband and two children.

Mia brings 27 years of healthcare experience to the North River team, with the last 7 years spent working in home care. She has developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and rewards of supporting clients in their own environments. Her extensive background allows her to approach any situation with both clinical expertise and genuine compassion. Mia resides in Plymouth with her family and her cat, Remy. She enjoys walking along the Plymouth waterfront, cooking and watching Patriots games with her friends and family.