Mission

We are Kentucky’s independent voice for kids

Vision

Making Kentucky the best place in America to be a kid

As the lobbyist for kids, we work with legislators, the governor, and other elected officials to change and enact policies to benefit kids and families
Help families through our case advocacy program. We serve as their guide when they don’t know where to turn
Conduct research and education that informs and recommends solutions to help kids succeed
Mobilize advocates to take action on behalf of kids and families through rallies, advocacy training, partnerships, and action alerts
Present the “state of kids” to communities to help people know how children are faring and how to address problems
Engage youth by training the next generation of leaders to advocate for themselves and their communities

MEET THE TEAM

Debbie Abreu, Strategic Initiatives Associate, x133

Tina Agonva, Project Manager, x123

Lauren Bowling, Policy & Research Analyst

Terry Brooks, Executive Director, x113

Karena Cash, Policy & Research Director

Paul Colwell, Senior Data Analyst, x129

Kelsey Dimar, Chief Process Officer, x110

Cortney Downs, Chief Equity Officer, x130

Hannah Edelen, Policy & Strategy Director

Valerie Frost, Strategic Initiatives Associate

Jami Garth, External Affairs Associate

Tara Grieshop-Goodwin, Chief Innovation Officer, x118

Tatum Heath, Peer Coach

EJ LaGantta, Youth Justice Fellow

Hannah McCarty, Project Manager

Megan Miller, Staff Accountant

Clarissa Mobley, External Affairs Associate

Shannon Moody, Chief Policy & Strategy Officer, x126

Carli Mosby-Smith, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, x138

Amy Muth, Chief Financial Officer, x119

Kathleen Niestadt, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

Mara Powell, Chief External Affairs Officer, x122

Sassa Rivera, External Affairs Associate

Zak Roussel, Operations & Technology Director, x116

Cynthia Schepers, Peer Coach Coordinator

Linda Stettenbenz, Project Manager

Patricia Tennen, Chief People Officer, x120

Nikki Thornton, Senior Director of Innovation, x131

Sarah Vanover, Policy & Research Director

Alicia Whatley, Policy & Advocacy Director, x137

Crystal Willis, Strategic Initiatives Associate

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Andrew Alvey, Intern

Yelena Bagdasaryan, Intern

Bailey Brewer, Intern

Casey Lane, Intern

Rayne Parker, Intern

Leah Wade, Intern

Allen County

Tom Emberton, Chair Elect

Daviess County

Rosemary Conder

Keith Sanders, Emeritus

Fayette County

Bill Stewart, Emeritus

Gallatin County

Dr. Dorothy Perkins

Jefferson County

Charlie Baker, Emeritus

Karina Barillas

Yvette Livers

Andy Parker, Board Chair

Nancy Peterson, Emeritus

Lynn Rippy

Marita Willis, Emeritus

Kenton County

Shane Noem

Letcher County

Angie Hatton

Oldham County

Dr. Gregg T. Cobb, Treasurer

Russell County

Dale Brown

Union County

Dr. Laura Hancock Jones

JOIN THE TEAM

We are hiring! Development Director

Full-time, permanent
Hybrid, Louisville, KY

KYA is seeking a full-time Development Director with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. The Development Director will play a key role in the organization’s grants and fundraising efforts. Responsibilities include helping to identify and secure grant opportunities, grant reporting, database management, development of compelling fundraising campaigns, and donor engagement and stewardship. KYA is looking for someone who is a self-starter and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with cross-sector teams. The ideal candidate would be a strategic thinker, a resourceful problem-solver, collaborative, and detail oriented. This position allows remote work with regular in-person meeting expectations and some in-state travel. The Development Director will report to the Chief Process Officer.

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