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Staff Members
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The Friends of Yates staff is a team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting survivors and strengthening our programs across Kansas City. Each team member plays a vital role in advancing our mission and delivering high-quality services rooted in compassion, safety, and empowerment.
LaDora Lattimore, BSW
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Desmond Lamb, PhD
Executive Director
Abril Sewell, AA
Chief Financial Officer
Program Director
Trevor Parker, MPA
DCF/DV-SA Training Coordinator
Lawanda Shepherd, BS
Client Services Manager
Emma Williams, BA
Shelter Program Manager
Torian Colon, BS
Resource/Development Specialist
Shelby Watson, JD
PAVE Trainer/Legal Advocacy Coordinator
Chase Murphy, AA
Shelter Operations Specialist
Nina Forester, BS, BS
Program/HR Specialist
Tanika Caldwell
Community Outreach Educator
OPEN
LAP Coordinator/Victim Advocate
Chynna McDaniel
PAVE Advocate
Nyree Roberson
Program Services Advocate
OPEN
Health Care Advocate
Rosie Carter, AA
Child Advocate
Wesal Nourien
Social Worker
Mennie Brown, MA
Culinary Services Coordinator
Lillian Donaldson
Assistant Culinary Advocate
OPEN
Hotline Advocate
Xochitl De La Paz-Portillo
Bilingual Advocate
Shay Nealy
Culturally Responsive Advocate
OPEN
Economic Advocate
Adaina Saxton, BBA
Housing Stabilization Advocate
Billie Humphrey
Case Manager
Randy Grob
Maintenance Engineer
Anthony Brooks
Lead Maintenance Engineer
John Morrow
Maintenance Engineer
Patricia Sevier
Assistant Culinary Advocate
Support Staff
Ernestine Holmes
PRN
Willie Williams
PRN
Edith Valenzuela
PRN
Michelle Smith
PRN
Shana Perkins, BS
PRN
Brenda Washington
PRN
Mildred Gray
PRN
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