Kerry graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy where she played varsity field hockey and lacrosse. While a student-athlete at Dartmouth College, Kerry continued her field hockey career, co-captaining the team in her senior year. In 2013, Kerry accepted a position at Taft where she was a part of the first cohort of fellows at Taft to complete a two-year master of science in education from the University of Pennsylvania. During her time at Taft, Kerry has been an English teacher, community wellness coordinator, dorm head, and varsity coach among other roles. She now serves as an upper mid class dean and works as a learning specialist at the Moorehead Academic Center. She is an adjunct dorm parent in Vogue. She lives with her husband, Matthew Mullane, who is a Spanish teacher, their two children, and their dog.