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Desiree Monize, Principal ConsultantDesiree Monize has over 19 years' experience in cross-sector management consulting, with 15 years experience in Nonprofit Management. She is a visionary leader with a talent for rebuilding inefficient businesses with the effective leadership and strategies needed for healthy growth and expansion. She is passionately committed to urban ministry and community development. Desiree is the founder and Executive Director of Avenue of Life, a nonprofit with the aim of breaking the cycle of poverty through community development in KCK and KCMO. Desiree leads the Impact KCK collaborative in Kansas City, KS.
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Derek Monize, Principal ConsultantDerek Monize has over 10 years' experience in Nonprofit Management. Derek's expertise is in helping organizations tell their stories to clients, funders, and their peers through Grant Writing, Case Development, Donor Messaging, Fundraising Communications Strategy, and Branding. Derek has worked with clients on fundraising campaigns of all sizes. Derek co-founded Avenue of Life and provides ongoing communications support for the Impact Wednesday collaborative and replicating programs. Outside of his professional activities, he is an active musician/songwriter and creative writer.
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Dr. Anne Williamson, Training & Research PartnerDr. Anne Williamson is the Victor and Caroline Schutte/Missouri Professor of Urban Affairs and Director of the L.P. Cookingham Institute of Urban Affairs in the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Williamson has more than 35 years' experience in addressing complex public policy issues, including having served in leadership roles in both the public and private sectors. In addition, she has served communities through university outreach programs for more than 25 years. Dr. Williamson's role as Vital Impact partner includes a focus on training and research activities.
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Dr. Evelyn Hill, ConsultantDr. Evelyn Hill served as the former President of the Board of Education for the Kansas City, Kansas Public School District #500 for three years and participated in various roles as a member of the Board of Education for eight years. She has been involved in community development for over 15 years, and her dedication to non-profit management spans over twenty years. Dr. Hill is a gifted storyteller, public speaker, trainer and facilitator for over two decades, and is the author of two books.
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Cameron Erlandson, ConsultantCameron has 19 years of experience in non-profit leadership. He holds a Master's degree in organizational leadership and extensive experience in all levels of organizational development ranging from large organizations to startups. Cameron's expertise is in strategic planning, organizational development, staff management, and communication. He has a passion for helping organizations make transformational impact in the community through creating systems and structures that serve the vision and mission of the organization.
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Lisa Garcia-Stewart, ConsultantLisa has 26 years of experience in education that has created opportunities to work in non-profit, public health and cross-sector consulting. She is a servant leader with a commitment to the growth and development of people, and building community. She is passionate about her community and rooted in developing results that orient change. Lisa was born and raised in Wyandotte County. In her career, she has lead innovative initiatives, coordinated and oversaw a variety programs, budgets and directs various committee meetings for the civic engagement and community partnerships. Lisa holds a M.A. in Education, an M.S. in School Counseling and currently she is working towards her Doctoral in Education Administration Leadership. Lisa is passionate about being part of the community and is an active advocate for education. Her passion, experience and dedication to education is a great resource for the Hispanic Community in Kansas.
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