Melissa Hudelson, Executive Director
Years of Service
Hired: 2009
13 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.”
Martha Atkinson, Staff Accountant
Years of Services
Hired: 2018
4 years
Employed
Part-time
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.”
Denae Hart, Project Coordinator
1 year
Full-time
Duties
- Grant project management
“I am excited to have this opportunity to work with KAAP and KPF. When I am not working I am trying to keep up with my three young boys who are very active. I like to volunteer at their school, coach sports teams, work out and read.”
Michelle Horst, Foundation Operations Manager
Years of Services
Hired: 2022
>1 year
Employed
Part-time
Duties
- Provide strategic management for the Kansas Pediatric Foundation.
- Manage all operations of the Turn a Page. Touch a Mind. (TAP-TAM) early literacy program.
- Seek out new partnerships opportunities.
- Organize the annual fundraising plan, and manage the donor database.
- Provide administrative support to staff as needed.
“I am passionate about reading and the opportunity to increase access to books for children, ages 0-5. I look forward to continuing the TAP-TAM program and increasing its reach.
I live in Olathe with my husband and will be working from home with my three dogs, a cat and two chinchillas. I have two children completing their educations at CU, Boulder and University of Oregon.They are the reason I am passionate about leveling the playing field for all children in our state. I love being outdoors, traveling, pickle ball and any new adventures with my family.”
Mallory Laur, Vaccine Liaison
>1 years
Part-time
Duties
- Assist KAAP members to implement the COVID-19 vaccine in their practices
- Help members to increase overall vaccination rates
“I work from home in Prairie Village where I live with my husband and four-year-old son – he’s my “why” for building upon the important work of KAAP and our members.”
Amy Trollinger, Marketing Communications Manager
Years of Service
Hired: 2018
4 years
Employed
Part-time
Duties
- Communications through social media and websites
- 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 hanging out with my daughter and our rescue pets, traveling, volunteering, music, and reading. I work from home in Kansas City. ”
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