Staff

Melissa Hudelson, Executive Director

Years of Service
Hired: 2009
12 years

Employed
Full-time

Duties

• Management of the Chapter office and employees
• Management of the Chapter finances
• Administration of Chapter and committee projects
• Coordinate executive meetings, committee meetings and CME meetings
• Management of Grant Funding applications
• Chapter representative for state and child advocacy committees

“I love being a part of the Kansas Chapter and managing an organization that promotes child health in Kansas. As the mother of three very active boys, I think it’s important that every child have the opportunity to grow to reach their full potential. When I’m not the spectator at a sporting event I enjoy walking with my dog, Charlie, and reading. I work out my home office in Lenexa, Kansas.”

Shanna Peters, Associate Director

Years of Service
Hired: 2011
10 years

Employed
Part-time

Duties

• Coordinator of the Turn a Page. Touch a Mind.® program
• Distribute materials for KPF and TAP-TAM Spotlight Events
• KAAP CME Meeting planning committee member
• CME program coordinator
• Grant project management

As a mother of twin boys in elementary school, it is clear how important early literacy is to the success of children.  When I’m not running after my boys, you can find me running for enjoyment, spending time with my husband, and coaching club volleyball and my boys’ basketball team.  I work out of my home in Prairie Village.

Martha Atkinson, Staff Accountant

Duties

• Maintaining the Financials for the Chapter and its Foundation, including serving as Chair of the Finance Committee
• Assist with CME meeting logistics

“I’m so excited to be part of such a great organization that promotes children’s health, which is so important to me personally, as a mother. My husband and I are the parents of two teenage girls who keep us extremely busy with their competitive soccer practices and games!  I received my accounting degree from Missouri State University and have over 25 years of accounting experience, half of which has been in the non-profit sector.  I enjoy reading mystery novels, walking and going to the movies and playing board games with my family. You’ll find me working out of my home in Shawnee, Kansas.”

Amy Trollinger, Marketing Communications Manager

Years of Service
Hired: 2018
3 years

Employed
Part-time

Duties

• Communications through social media and web sites
• Manage member communications
• Promote Chapter events
• Manage membership database, recruitment and retention

“I am so excited to begin working for both KAAP and KPF and proud to support their many programs that assist the children of Kansas. I enjoy trying to keep up with my busy teenaged daughter, hanging out with my husband and our rescue pets, traveling, volunteering, music and reading. I work from home in Shawnee, Kansas. ”

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