Staff

The team at CSL includes full-time and part-time staff members working together with hundreds of volunteers to help make meaningful and lasting change in our community. Below is our staff directory, organized alphabetically by last name. If you’re interested in joining our team visit the careers page to learn more and see current openings.

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    Claudia Alarcon

    Financial Coach
    (816) 491-2870 / Email

  • Young woman with blonde wavy hair wearing glasses, a pink shirt with a rainbow, and a black cardigan, standing against a brick wall.

    Ashley Ballman

    Rapid Rehousing
    Case Manager
    (816) 534-9440 / Email

  • A middle-aged man with short light brown hair and glasses, smiling, standing in front of a red brick wall, wearing a dark checkered shirt.

    Richard Betts

    Chief Development Officer
    (816) 491-2011 / Email




  • A smiling young man with short brown hair, wearing a gray pullover with a white collar, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Gabriel Bogowith

    Accounting Specialist
    (816) 491-2004 / Email

  • A woman with blonde hair wearing a denim jacket and a striped top, smiling, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Aimee Bolt

    Vice President of
    Human Resources
    (816) 912-1951 / Email


  • Smiling woman with shoulder-length gray hair, wearing a pink striped shirt and a gray sweater, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Donna Bradford

    Director of Affordable Housing
    Email


  • A young woman with long, wavy blonde hair, wearing clear glasses, a nose ring, a lime green shirt, and a white and black striped cardigan, smiling and standing in front of a brick wall.

    Heather Brewer

    Homeless Street Outreach
    (816) 491-2479

  • Woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing glasses and a white sweater with black leaf-like patterns, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Taleah Brewer

    Family Stability Coach
    (816) 642-2241 / Email

  • A woman with blonde hair smiling in front of a brick wall.

    Terri Brewer

    Circles Coordinating Coach
    (816) 379-6744 / Email

  • A young man with glasses and dark hair, wearing a navy blue button-up shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Lucas Brown

    Grants Accountant
    (816) 912-4487 / Email

  • Young woman with glasses and long blonde hair, smiling in front of a brick wall. Logo in yellow speech bubble says, '¡Hablo Español!'

    Gisselle Cano

    Family Stability Coach
    (816) 491-2009 / Email

  • A woman with long brown hair, wearing a purple top and a silver necklace, smiling with a brick wall in the background.

    Dorinda Chamberlin

    Facilities & Activities Assistant
    (816) 625-1506 / Email

  • A woman with glasses and shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a red top, in front of a brick wall.

    Donna Compton

    Grain Valley Site Manager
    (816) 355-0328 / Email

  • A smiling man wearing a blue suit, light blue shirt, and a patterned tie, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Doug Cowan

    President & CEO
    (816) 912-4484 / Email

  • Smiling woman with glasses and short curly hair standing in front of a brick wall.

    Crystal Cunningham

    Administrative & Development Coordinator
    (816) 491-2003 / Email

  • A young woman with long wavy brown hair, smiling, standing in front of a red brick wall, wearing a black and white striped shirt and a gray cardigan.

    Amanda Curley

    Community Impact Coach
    (816) 912-4493 / Email

  • Man with dark hair and beard smiling, wearing a blue button-up shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Adam Daicy

    Signature Events Manager
    (816) 912-4490

  • A woman with blonde hair in a bun, smiling, wearing a colorful floral jacket and a white top, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Dana Davis

    Assistant Vice President-Employment Services
    (816) 912-4491

  • A woman with short brown hair and blue eyes smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing a navy green plaid shirt.

    Sarah Thompson-Davoli

    Emergency Housing Services Case Manager
    (816) 494-2000

  • Smiling woman with curly black hair wearing a black top and rust-colored cardigan, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Evalyn Duffy

    Sr. Vice President Housing Services
    (816) 254-4101

  • A middle-aged woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a colorful striped scarf and a black top, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Diana Eakright

    Vice President - Employment Services
    (816) 912-4492

  • Smiling elderly woman with gray hair and glasses, wearing a floral blouse, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Ruth Farrand-Cox

    Buckner Site Manager
    (816) 249-5820

  • Young woman with long dark hair, wearing a white sweater over a brown turtleneck, standing in front of a brick wall while holding her hand on her hip and smiling slightly.

    Geraldine Flores

    Family Stability Coach
    (816) 642-2201

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a green shirt and a necklace, smiling in front of a brick wall.

    Kelly Frakes

    Vice President - Career Services
    (816) 491-2013

  • A woman smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing a dark purple shirt and a gold necklace, with a yellow star-shaped sticker that says '¡Hablo Español!'

    Jessica Franco

    Bilingual Employment Success Coach
    (816) 534-9443

  • Woman with dark hair, wearing a yellow embroidered top and green cardigan, standing in front of a brick wall, yellow speech bubble stating '¡Hablo Español!'

    Maribel Franco

    Housing Case Manager
    (816) 908-9512

  • Smiling young person with medium brown hair wearing a striped gray polo shirt standing in front of a brick wall.

    Kennedy Galanakis

    Family Stability Coach
    (816) 552-0874

  • A man wearing glasses and a checkered shirt standing in front of a brick wall.

    Paul Gordon

    Senior Financial Coach
    (816) 912-1321

  • Smiling man in a brown blazer and blue shirt standing in front of a brick wall.

    Mark Graber

    Chief Operating Officer
    (816) 534-9441

  • A woman with red dreadlocks and hoop earrings, wearing a light gray button-up shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Angie Griddine

    Housing Case Manager
    (816) 491-2477

  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing a camouflage jacket and a gold necklace.

    Loren Groom

    Housing Services Program Coordinator
    (816) 491-2014

  • A young woman with brown hair tied back, smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing a gray shirt. A yellow starburst graphic says "¡Hablo Español!"

    Estela Gutierrez

    Bilingual Career Development Coach
    (816) 912-1319

  • Close-up of a woman with short brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a blue shirt, smiling slightly, with a brick wall background.

    Kathi Hawkins

    Custodian

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    Rose Hernandez

    Integrated Services Coach
    Hawthorne Place Apartments
    (816) 642-2203

  • A smiling young woman with a curly updo hairstyle, pierced eyebrow, and earrings, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Marquita James

    Emergency Housing Services Case Manager
    (816) 534-9447

  • Smiling woman with red braided hair in a bun, glasses, and hoop earrings, wearing a checkered blazer and beige turtleneck, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Bonita Jones

    Employment Specialist
    (816) 908-9516

  • Young woman with glasses and shoulder-length dark hair, smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing a dark green cardigan and a black top, with a yellow starburst graphic that says '¡Hablo Español!'

    Berlin King

    Wealth Building Coach
    (816) 559-1941

  • Smiling person with short curly hair, stud nose piercing, wearing a striped blue and white shirt over a graphic t-shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Micah Latimer

    Housing Case Manager
    (816) 988-8849

  • A woman with blonde, curly hair wearing a black turtleneck sweater, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Tammie Lay

    Farview Site Manager
    (816) 719-6071

  • Smiling young man with short dark hair, wearing a burgundy polo and a black North Face vest, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Joe Leiter

    Employment Specialist
    (816) 534-9445

  • A young man with glasses, a beard, and short dark hair, wearing a light blue collared shirt and a striped sweater, standing in front of a brick wall, smiling at the camera.

    Caleb Maine

    Career Development Coach
    Hawthorne Place Apartments
    (816) 491-2872

  • A woman with blonde hair and bangs smiling, wearing a pink top and tortoise shell earrings, standing against a brick wall background.

    Jennifer Manuleleua

    Senior Vice President
    Community Development
    (816) 491-2871

  • A woman with glasses and curly hair styled in a high ponytail with a black scrunchie, smiling, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Emily Mays

    Housing Case Manager
    (816) 642-2837

  • A woman with wavy blonde hair, glasses, and multiple face piercings smiling against a brick wall.

    Lorin McCollum

    Homeless Street Outreach
    (816) 912-4485

  • A smiling middle-aged man with glasses, a gray goatee, and short hair, wearing a blue striped button-up shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Don McLaughlin

    Noland Road Warehouse


  • A man with short, gray hair and a beard, smiling, standing outdoors against a brick wall, wearing a black and red shirt with the word 'faith' printed on it.

    Quincy Michael

    Warehouse Associate


  • A smiling woman with dark hair, wearing a navy blue floral dress, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Jessie Moreno

    Rapid Rehousing Outreach
    Bridge Housing Case Manager
    (816) 534-9448

  • A woman with long blonde hair and dark eye makeup stands in front of a brick wall, wearing a gray sweater with pearl buttons at the neck, and a yellow starburst graphic with black text saying '¡Hablo Español!'

    Yelitza Nunez

    Jackson County HOME ARP Case Manager
    (816) 642-2238

  • Woman standing against brick wall, wearing black shirt with yellow floral pattern, smiling gently, with a yellow speech bubble saying "¡Hablo Español!"

    Zusuki Ocon

    Community Development Manager
    (816) 642-2202

  • Smiling woman with long straight hair standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a patterned navy and white top.

    Stephanie Ogle

    Vice President -Career Services
    (816) 491-2008

  • Young woman with long black hair standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a beige sweater, smiling. A yellow starburst graphic in the top right corner reads '¡Hablo Español!'.

    Tania Arcos Perafan

    Bilingual Family Stability Coach
    (816) 912-1232 ×131

  • A middle-aged man with short, blond, styled hair standing in front of a red brick wall, wearing a plaid shirt with yellow, red, blue, and white colors.

    Russ Petry

    Chief Financial Officer
    (816) 912-4500

  • A woman with long red hair and glasses smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing a purple top and green cardigan, with a yellow speech bubble saying '¡Hablo Español!'

    Brianna Powers

    Vice President - Family Stability
    (816) 491-2873

  • Young woman with brown hair and blue shirt standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a necklace with a crescent moon pendant, and a yellow starburst shape with black text saying '¡Hablo Español!'

    Viviana Reese

    Bilingual Family Stability Coach
    (816) 642-2241

  • A smiling man with gray hair, glasses, and a beard, wearing a black polo shirt with a gray collar, stands in front of a brick wall.

    Mark Robison

    Career Development Coach
    (816) 977-2574

  • A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a sleeveless black top and red skirt, standing in front of a brick wall and smiling at the camera.

    Lynn Rose

    Chief Program Officer
    (816) 912-4486

  • A young person with short brown hair, wearing glasses, a white t-shirt, and a colorful Hawaiian shirt with red, yellow, and blue floral patterns, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Kelsey Runge

    Job Development Specialist
    (816) 542-4348 ×135

  • Smiling man with short hair and blue checkered shirt standing in front of a brick wall.

    Jeff Sheets

    Senior Financial Coach
    (816) 491-2869

  • Portrait of a woman with long, curly black hair, glasses, and wearing a denim vest and white shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Tandra Smith

    Wealth Building Coach
    (816) 542-4319 ×134

  • A person with glasses, a nose ring, and braided hair pulled up, smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing a black T-shirt with a bicycle graphic and the words "The show must go on." They have a yellow and red lanyard with "Hogwarts" written on it.

    Unique Smith

    Homeless Street Outreach
    (816) 256-3601

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    Karla Soto

    Bilingual Family Stability Coach
    (816) 912-1320 x 132

  • Shawna Stevenson

    Employment Specialist
    816-462-6766

  • Paul Stone

    Employment Specialist
    (816) 219-0622

  • A young man with short hair and a friendly smile, wearing a blue checked button-up shirt, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Matt Stonestreet

    Accounting Manager
    (816) 912-4503

  • A woman with shoulder length wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and light skin, smiling while standing in front of a brick wall, wearing a navy blue top with a scalloped neckline.

    Sarah Tilbury

    Grants Manager
    (816) 534-9439

  • Young woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a green shirt, standing in front of a brick wall. She has hoop earrings and multiple necklaces, and is smiling. A yellow speech bubble near her head says, '¡Hablo Español!'

    Arlenn Tovar

    Emergency Services Assistant
    (816) 491-2012

  • Portrait of a woman with long brown hair, wearing hoop earrings, a white T-shirt, and a denim jacket, standing in front of a brick wall.

    Samanna Valdepena

    Hawthorne Activities Assistant
    (816) 912-4502

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    Monica Urrego

    Housing Case Manager
    (816) 451-8855

  • A woman with blonde hair smiling in front of a brick wall.

    Diane Wiggins

    Accounting Specialist
    (816) 912-4498

  • A woman with long brown hair smiling in front of a brick wall.

    Peyton Windsor

    Housing Case Manager
    (816) 491-2015

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    Amanda Worley

    Blue Springs & Oak Grove - Sr Site Manager
    (816) 690-8213 - Oak Grove
    (816) 229-0033 - Blue Springs

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    Lauren Worley

    Vice President - Housing Services
    (816) 908-9513

  • A smiling middle-aged woman with short blonde hair, wearing a pink and white patterned top and a white turtleneck.

    Jeanne Young

    Buckner Site Manager
    (816) 249-5820