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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/ Emeritus
Dr. Desmond Lamb
Executive Director
Abril Sewell
Chief Financial Officer
Christy White
Program Director
Chynna McDaniel
Shelter Program Manager
Tiffanie Foster
Shelter Client Services Manager
Chase Murphy
Maintenance Operations Manager
Nina Forester
HR Specialist
Tanika Holder
Community Outreach Educator
Jacob Handy
Training Coordinator
OPEN
Operations/Program Assistant
Karmen Johnson
LAP Coordinator/Economic Advocate
Meals Martin
PAVE Trainer/Legal Advocate
OPEN
PAVE Advocate
OPEN
Trauma Recovery/ Health Specialist
Gloria Thompson
Child Advocate
OPEN
Family Support Advocate
OPEN
Hotline Advocate
Marcus LaRue
Culinary Service Coordinator
Lillian Donaldson
Assistant Culinary Advocate
OPEN
Bilingual Advocate
OPEN
Housing Stabilization Advocate
OPEN
Culturally Responsive Advocate
Torian Colon
Program Resource Specialist
OPEN
Case Manager
Tamara Jordan
Program Service Advocate
John Irons
Transportation Advocate
OPEN
Social Worker
Anthony Brooks
Lead Maintenance
Calvin Samuels
Maintenance Worker
John Morrow
Maintenance
Randy Grob
Maintenance
Support Staff
Ernestine Holmes
PRN
Willie Williams
PRN
Edith Valenzuela
PRN
Cassandria Mays
PRN
Alexandria Lamb
PRN
Shana Perkins
PRN
Tracy White
PRN
Mildred Gray
PRN
Marisela Hernandez-Ojeda
PRN
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