"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 that help run our organization.
Who We Are
Caring Management Team
Rochelle Parker, MBA President and CEO
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Kristina Jones, MA, LPC, LCPC, NCC Vice President of Programs
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Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC Vice President of Development & Communications
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Susan Ruddell Manager of Administration
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Kathryn McGill, LPC, LCPC Director of Clinical Services
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Mindy Kissner Manager of Family Support Services
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Lexi Wright, MA, LPC, NCC Community Education Manager
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Kiara Ohle, LCSW, LSCSW, RPT-S Intern Supervisor
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Kayla Zartman, LCSW, RPT Intern Supervisor
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Advocating Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Danielle Trabon, President | Edward Jones
Kimberly Lor, VP, Resource Dev. Committee | LEAD Bank
Tamara Veit, VP, Governance Committee | McElligott Ewan & Hall PC
Emily Snow, VP, Program Committee | Mental Health Professional
Terri Brewer, Secretary | Independence School District
LaTasha Tuggle, Treasurer | Healthcare Corporation of America (HCA)
Jhordan Woodard, Member-at-Large | Social Security Administration
Board Members
Tammy Buckner | WeCode KC
Erin Mayfield Craig | Oswald Rew LLC
Shanna Dennie | Farmers Insurance
Mary House | Cruise Planners
Rickey Lee, II | Infor
Daniel O'Neill | Reece and Nichols
Katie Rooney, J.D. | Jackson County 16th Circuit Court
Merideth Rose | Cornerstones of Care
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.
AmeriCorps
We love partnering with AmeriCorps because it means we get to work with so many smart and passionate students and individuals in our community. We couldn’t imagine CAPA without these amazing members of our team.
Advisory Council
Kristen Abernathy
Kirk Beye
Paul Cesare
Jill Esry
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