It takes a team to make big things happen for Kansas families. Meet some of the people behind the work.
Executive Director
Impact Strategist
Innovation, Programs, and Strategy
Finance and Operations
Provider Support Leader
Provider Support Leader
Provider Support Leader
Provider Support Leader
Community & Business Support Leader
Data & Insights Leader
Community Support
Community Support
Business Support
Family & Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
Provider Support
President
Dr. Lisette Jacobson, University of Kansas School of Medicine
Past-President
Kari Mailloux, Hutchinson Community Foundation
Vice President
Jarvis Doleman, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Treasurer
Lori Downing, Advisors Excel
Secretary
Lisa Newman
Directors
Karen Elliott, Community Champion
Travis Rickford, Livewell Northwest Kansas
Jeremy Fite, Director of Grants for Cornerstones of Care
Lisa Newman, K-State Research and Extension
Sarah Elsen, Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas
Natalie McClane, Kansas Department of Education
Eldonna Chesnut, Johnson County Department of Health and Environment
Lydia Vierthaler, Parent and Community Champion
Jordan Buxton, Hutton
Dr. Amanda Cavaness, Dr. Jerry Hamm Early Learning Center, Coffeyville Public Schools
We’re seeking passionate individuals to join the Child Care Aware of Kansas Board of Directors!
Do you care about strengthening child care in Kansas? This is your opportunity to make an impact and help guide our mission of supporting families, child care providers, and communities.
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