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/ Emeritus
Dr. Desmond Lamb, PhD
Executive Director
Abril Sewell, AA
Chief Financial Officer
Wesal Nourein, MSW
Program Director
OPEN
Shelter Program Manager
Tiffanie Foster, BS
Client Services Manager
Chase Murphy, AA
Shelter Operations Specialist
Nina Forester
HR Specialist
Tanika Caldwell, CNA
Community Outreach Educator
Jacob Handy, M.Ed.
Training Coordinator
Shabynka Nealy, BA
Operations/Program Assistant
Lawanda Shepherd, BS
LAP Coordinator/Victim Advocate
OPEN
PAVE Trainer/Legal Advocate
OPEN
PAVE Advocate
Chasity Gaultney-Tyler
Trauma Recovery/ Health Specialist
Rosie Carter, AA
Child Advocate
Gloria Thompson
Family Support Advocate
Candace Caruthers
Hotline Advocate
Marcus LaRue
Culinary Services Coordinator
Lillian Donaldson
Assistant Culinary Advocate
OPEN
Bilingual Advocate
Adaina Saxton, BBA
Housing Stabilization Advocate
Melissa Williams
Culturally Responsive Advocate
Torian Colon, BS
Economic Advocate/Program Resources
Chynna McDaniel, AA
Case Manager
Tamara Jordan
Program Services Advocate
John Irons
Transportation Advocate
OPEN
Social Worker
Anthony Brooks
Lead Maintenance Worker
Calvin Samuels
Maintenance Worker
John Morrow
Maintenance Worker
Randy Grob
Maintenance Worker
Support Staff
Ernestine Holmes
PRN
Willie Williams
PRN
Edith Valenzuela
PRN
Cassandria Mays
PRN
Alexandria Lamb
PRN
Shana Perkins, BS
PRN
Mildred Gray
PRN
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