Dr. Kienzler joined Lakeland in 2025 from William Penn University, where she served as an assistant professor of psychology, teaching health psychology, cognitive psychology and neurobiology, while mentoring students in undergraduate research and faculty development. She held several leadership roles, including faculty advisor to the Social and Behavioral Sciences Club and coordinating faculty for the Wellness Research Collaborative.

Her research focuses on health and social psychology, with a particular emphasis on women's health behaviors and the role of social influences. She has co-authored multiple journal articles and has presented her work at national conferences, including the Association for Psychological Science and the Association for Women in Psychology.

She has a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from Illinois State University, as well as a master's and doctorate in psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.