Sarah Holdmeyer
President
Ellis McGee
Vice President
Michele Stitt
Secretary
Nick Nocita
Treasurer
Jason Williams
Health Forward Foundation
Bridgette McDaniel
Clifford Brazen
Erise IP, P.A.
Frank E. Thompson Jr.
Senior Consultant,
Byrne Pelofsky + Associates
Dennis Dunmyer
KC Care Health Center
Alexandra Rojas-Meier
Rene Reynolds
Traneen Roath
Tanisha Tyner
Valerie Bronson
Reynard Zweifel
Ethel Roath
Pastor Cassandra Wainright
Athol Cason
Aa'Laiza Cole
Alexis Epperson
Kiana Moore
Shenee Mitchell
Pastor Regina Morrison
Lisa Krigsten
Dentons
Honorable Kevin Harrell
Jackson County Circuit Court
Brenda Williams
Community Volunteer
Henry Hodes
Hodes Company
Alan Dubois
Network Connectors
Steve Henderson
Deacon
Paul Seyferth
Seyferth, Blumenthal & Harris
Sue McCord Belzer
Community Volunteer
Rose Farnan
Community Volunteer
Sandy Geduldig
Community Volunteer
Jannette Berkley-Patton PhD
UMKC School of Medicine
Kathy Goggin PhD
San Diego State University
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Sarah Holdmeyer
President
Sarah Holdmeyer works with the firm Bryan Cave Leighton and Paisner focuses her practice in commercial litigation and labor and employment. Ms. Holdmeyer was a 2015 summer associate in the firm’s Kansas City office. While in law school, Ms. Holdmeyer served as a student intern for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Missouri, as well as a clerk to the Honorable Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. In addition, she worked for the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration as an investigative assistant.
Ellis McGee
Vice President
Ellis an employee of the Kansas City, Missouri Water Department is a
committed servant leader. He is a faithful husband, father and
grandfather. His life is immersed in volunteer service and ministry. Ellis
serves as chairman of the Board of Deacons for the Calvary Temple
Baptist Church and leads the Christian Education program. An avid
sportsman, he enjoys a wide range of sporting activities. Last but not
least, his sense of humor is priceless. Ellis warms the room with
laughter even on some of the roughest days.
Michele Stitt
Secretary
Michele is a deeply motivated community volunteer. In her role as the
Assistant Director of Communication for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints, Michele is charged with building relationships with
government and community leaders, mobilizing volunteers and
programs, and supporting community initiatives. She is a nurturing
Mom & a loving wife.
Nick Nocita
Treasurer
Nick is an accomplished Accounting, Finance and Business Leader
responsible for planning, directing, and reporting internal audit
projects for Fortune 500 corporations. He has achieved significant
career accomplishments in financial analysis, management consulting
and in public accounting. We are so proud that Nick is on the CCON
team.
Jason Williams
Health Forward Foundation
Jason joined Health Forward as a program officer in 2019. He
previously served as the director of the Mary L. Kelly Center where his
work focused on neighborhood transformation, active living, and youth
development. Prior to his work at the Mary L. Kelly Center, Jason
developed youth and senior programs at Kansas City Parks and
Recreation. Jason is settling in as a new dad and enjoying fatherhood
immensely.
Bridgette McDaniel
Bridgette is a dedicated Employee Benefits Professional with extensive
experience in benefits program education and consultation. Currently
serving as a Benefits Advisor at Midwest Public Risk in Independence,
MO, since 2006, she works closely with HR representatives and
employees to ensure a smooth annual open enrollment process and
provides comprehensive employee-focused training.
Prior to her current role, Bridgette was an HR Coordinator at KCATA in
Kansas City, MO, where she managed HRIS systems for salaried
employees and supported the Human Resources Director. She began
her career as a Client Service Attendant at Location Companies, where
she honed her excellent customer service and communication skills.
Bridgette is a proud graduate of Van Horn High School, class of 1990.
Clifford Brazen
Erise IP, P.A.
Cliff Brazen brings a diverse background in patent law and client
counseling to Erise IP, where he focuses on complex intellectual
property litigation and IPR proceedings. His experience includes
serving as a patent attorney in private practice and working at the
USPTO. With an undergraduate degree in Metallurgical & Materials
Engineering and a minor in Bioengineering & Life Sciences, Cliff is
well-equipped to advise on high-technology and intellectual property
matters. He has prepared and prosecuted patent applications,
conducted market analysis, and provided freedom-to-operate
opinions. Cliff’s practice spans various technologies, emphasizing
metallurgical and mechanical arts. He also served as a research
assistant at the University of Kansas School of Law, researching topics
like design patents and patent application rejection statistics.
Frank E. Thompson Jr.
Senior Consultant,
Byrne Pelofsky + Associates
Frank is a Senior Consultant with Byrne Pelofsky + Associates. Frank
has over three decades of experience in program administration and
coordination in the nonprofit, public health and government sectors.
Prior to joining Byrne Pelofsky, Frank served as Deputy Director and
Interim Director of the City of Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) Health
Department where he managed an agency budget of over $27,000,000
and oversaw over $31,000,000 in annual “safety net” contracts with
local hospitals, Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers (FQHC) and
other medical care providers to provide medical services for
uninsured/underinsured residents. During his 24 years with the KCMO
Health Department, Frank supervised work on chronic diseases, HIV,
violence prevention, community engagement and public health
accreditation.
Dennis Dunmyer
KC Care Health Center
Dennis Dunmyer, is the Chief Operating Officer for KC CARE Health
Center. He has over 17 years of experience working in the non-profit
sector. Prior to joining KC CARE in 2009, Dennis was the Manager of
Admissions for Marillac Children's Psychiatric Hospital and Residential
Center. Prior to service in his current role at KC CARE, Dennis served in
two clinic management positions, starting as a Manager of HIV Case
Management and then Manager of Behavioral Health. He is the co-chair
of the Kansas City Regional Community Health Worker Stakeholder
Committee, sits on the Community Health Worker Advisory Committee
to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, is the
Program Director on four federal grants, was named the 2014 Health
Advocate of the Year by the Missouri Health Advocacy Alliance, and is a
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Kansas and Missouri. Dennis is
responsible for all community services at the clinic – including care
coordination, case management, education, and prevention services.
During the last five years, Dennis has built and implemented the
Community Health Worker Program at KC CARE while dedicating time
and effort to developing community-wide infrastructure for the
program, such as training and education, state-wide advocacy, and
community awareness.
Alexandra Rojas-Meier
Allie Rojas-Meier works in Community Relations at University Health. In
this role, Allie is responsible for the Community Health Needs
Assessment to continuously improve addressing health disparities in
Kansas City. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, she
works with staff and community members through forums and surveys
to gather feedback on the organization's progress and/or ongoing
concerns that need to be addressed. Before her current role, Allie has
15 years of healthcare experience working in Obstetrics & Gynecology,
Pathology, and patient care and holds a Bachelor of Science in
Healthcare Management and Project Management certification from
Cornell University.
Allie serves in several roles in community organizations, including Big
Brothers and Big Sisters of Kansas City Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Board Member; The Latino Coalition: Latina Prosperity Summit
Committee Member; and the Guadalupe Centers; Corporate Member.
Allie is married with one daughter. She is a third-generation quilter and
has been quilting for 15 years. She enjoys making quilts for charitable
organizations, family, and friends. She is a member of the African
American Quilt and Doll Guild and Uhuru Quilters Guild Inc.
Lisa Krigsten
Dentons
Honorable Kevin Harrell
Jackson County Circuit Court
Brenda Williams
Community Volunteer
Henry Hodes
Hodes Company
Alan Dubois
Network Connectors
Steve Henderson
Deacon
Paul Seyferth
Seyferth, Blumenthal & Harris
Sue McCord Belzer
Community Volunteer
Rose Farnan
Community Volunteer
Sandy Geduldig
Community Volunteer
Jannette Berkley-Patton PhD
UMKC School of Medicine
Kathy Goggin PhD
San Diego State University
Rene Reynolds
Traneen Roath
Tanisha Tyner
Valerie Bronson
Reynard Zweifel
Ethel Roath
Pastor Cassandra Wainright
Athol Cason
Aa'Laiza Cole
Alexis Epperson
Kiana Moore
Shenee Mitchell
Pastor Regina Morrison
