Rebecca Kennedy

Rebecca Kennedy is Head of Communities at Playlist for Life: a leading UK music and dementia charity. She holds a BMus (Communities) from the University of Aberdeen and has over eight years’ experience in voluntary, health, and social care sectors. Beginning her career as an Activities Coordinator in a care home, she saw firsthand the impact of music in dementia care. Since joining Playlist for Life in 2018, Rebecca has worked to expand access to personalised music for people living with dementia, collaborating with health professionals, policymakers, and third sector partners to grow the charity’s reach and impact.