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People

Different backgrounds. Various strengths. A wide range of viewpoints. But, all working toward the common purpose of empowering Kansas to lead the nation in health. Whether board members, staff members, or members of different advisory groups, everyone in the KHF family is dedicated toward improving health in this state we call home.

Board of Directors

The Kansas Health Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors composed of individuals from across Kansas representing the business, legal, educational and health sectors.

Rev. Hyun-Jin Cho

Jill Docking

Junetta Everett

Don Hill

Melissa McCoy

Dr. Jennifer McKenney

Vice Chair

Sylvia Penner

Dr. Alicia Thompson

C. Patrick Woods

Chair

Staff Members

Our staff members come from all professional backgrounds and knowledge bases. Together, we work across departments to meet the organization’s mission of improving the health of all Kansans.

Valerie Black

Director of Community Partnerships

Doug Clasen

Facilities Manager

Sarah Jane Crespo

Events and Engagement Manager

Roman Galloway

Communication Associate

Philip Hamilton

Controller

Amy Johnson

Accounts Payable Associate

Susan Kang

Senior Advisor

Candace Malone

Community Impact Associate

Ed O’Malley

President and CEO

Ginny O’Mara

Grants and Contracts Manager

Mary Poort

Executive Associate

Christopher Power

Chief Operating Officer/Vice President

Ashley Rickard

Business Intelligence Manager

Secret Rickard

Director of Hearing Assistance and Office Morale

Jazmine Rogers

Civic Life and Policy Associate

Jeff Usher

Director of Issue Mobilization

Stephen Webster

Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance

Juston White

Director of Institutional Partnerships and Special Projects

Drew Wilburne

Director of Civic Life and Policy

Lindsay Wilke

Issue Mobilization Manager

Chase Willhite

Associate Vice President