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 a employee of the Toyota Company 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 have 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. Clients benefit from Cliff Brazen’s varied background in patent law and client counseling. At Erise IP, Cliff focuses on complex intellectual property litigation and IPR (inter partes review) proceedings. Prior to joining the Erise team, Cliff’s experience included serving as a patent attorney in private practice as well as working at the USPTO (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office). Additionally, his undergraduate degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering with a minor in Bioengineering & Life Sciences uniquely positions him to advise clients in complex high-technology and intellectual property matters. Cliff’s background includes preparation and prosecution of patent applications on both U.S. and foreign matters as well as market analysis of patentability to prior art search, freedom-to-operate opinions, patent applications, strategies and business transactions. His practice has encompassed a range of technologies with an emphasis on the metallurgical and mechanical arts. Prior to his experience in private practice, he served as a research assistant at the University of Kansas School of Law, where he researched and summarized a variety of topics including the “article of manufacture” requirement of design patents and historical case law as it relates to computer generated icons as well as patent application rejection statics by art unit for first, non-final and final office actions.

Frank E. Thompson Jr. Senior Consultant, Byrne Pelofsky + Associates Frank began his work with the Kansas City Health Department in 1999 as a Public Health Planner. Frank was recently promoted to Deputy Director within the Health Department. In this role, he oversees several programs including, Policy Development and HIV services, Health Commission, Health Communications/Media Relations and Community Health Data Dissemination. Frank has represented KCHD on several city-wide commissions, planning bodies and/or advisory bodies. Within KCHD, Frank provides leadership for implementation of the Kansas City Health Commission (2001), and the KCHD Office of Strategic Management (known as the Division of Community Engagement, Policy and Accountability). Nationally, Frank has served on the HIV/STI Workgroup for the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) from 2009 to 2013, as well as the Board of Directors for several local non-profit agencies engaged in providing health services and health education within the Kansas City metropolitan region.

Dennis Dunmeyer KC Care Health Center Dennis Dunmyer, is the Chief Operating Officer for KC Are 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.