"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
Meet the people who help run our organization.
Who We Are
Caring Management Team
Kristina Jones, PhD, LPC, LCPC, NCC President and CEO
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Amanda Jackson Vice President of Development & Communications
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Susan Ruddell Manager of Administration
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Brittany Talley, MA, LCPC, LPC,
RPT-S
Director of Clinical Services
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Mindy Kissner Director of Family Support Services
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Kayla Zartman, LCSW, RPT Clinical Supervisor
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Lindsey Neely, LMSW Community Education Manager
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Nicole Carleton, PhD, LPC, LCPC, RPT, NCC Intern Supervisor
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Dimitra Drakopoulou, MS, LPC-S Intern Supervisor
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Advocating Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Tamara Veit, President | McElligott Ewan & Hall PC
Rickey Lee II, VP, Resource Dev. Committee | Infor Corporation
Jhordan Woodard, VP, Governance Committee | Social Security Administration
Tammy Buckner, VP, Program Committee | WeCode KC
Terri Brewer, Secretary | Independence School District
Daniel O'Neill, Treasurer | Reece and Nichols
Board Members
Mary House | Cruise Planners
Christina Jenkins | Federal Reserve Bank of KC
Erin Mayfield Craig | Oswald Rew LLC
Danny Murphy | LEAD Bank
Katie Rooney, J.D. | Jackson County 16th Circuit Court
Tanesha Thompson | Growing Futures Early Education Center
Danielle Trabon | Edward Jones
LaTasha Tuggle | Healthcare Corporation of America (HCA)
Proud Partners/Affiliations
United Way
United Way of Greater Kansas City’s work is focused on community impact, seeking to improve lives and strengthen communities. Our partnership with United Way has helped make it possible to reach Jackson County’s at-risk children.
Advisory Council
Kristen Abernathy
Kirk Beye
Paul Cesare
Kelle Burmeister Gilmore
Shelly Hall
Beth Hammer
Ann Mesle
Michele McIntosh, M.D.
Scott Roberson, D.D.S.
Patty Schumacher
Dayla Bishop Schwartz
R. Scott Smith