Simone Kent grew up in Etobicoke before moving to Ottawa to earn a degree in Chemical Engineering. There, she met her husband and together they moved back to Wellington County to take over the family farm and raise their family. Simone became actively involved in local and provincial dairy clubs, as well as community events. Simone has also served on the Environmental Committee for the Township of Centre Wellington, acted as a union representative, and has always been drawn to community service and politics.