OUR LEADERSHIP

AMETHYST PLACE STAFF

Starla Wulf Brennan
Executive Director
starla@amethystplace.org
816-265-1379
Joey Dominguez
Director of Housing
joey@amethystplace.org
816-231-8782
Jana Duca
Director of Finance & HR
jana@amethystplace.org
816-231-8782
Jamila Edwards
Director of Clinical Services
jamila@amethystplace.org
816-200-7809
Sarah Knopf-Amelung
Director of Strategy & Growth
sarah@amethystplace.org
816-343-4937
Renee Harris
Senior Youth Empowerment Manager
renee@amethystplace.org
816-343-8882
Erin Hestand
Adult Empowerment Manager
erin@amethystplace.org
816-343-8946
Ashley Brooks
Youth Empowerment Coach
ashley@amethystplace.org
816-603-0306
Lauren Clifton-Thompson
Philanthropy & Communications Manager
lauren@amethystplace.org
816-200-0384
Olivia Deeken
Clinical Therapist
olivia@amethystplace.org
816-265-1012
Tonya Evans
Supportive Housing & Childcare Assistant
tonya@amethystplace.org
816-231-8782
Mollee Flores
Wellness Empowerment Coach
mollee@amethystplace.org
816-343-4685
Gina Green
Supportive Housing Manager
gina@amethystplace.org
816-343-8882
Jimmy Holmes
Data Analytics & Grants Manager
jimmy@amethystplace.org
Christina Hubbard
Career Empowerment Coach
christina@amethystplace.org
816-343-4327
Latrese Kabuya
Child and Family Therapist
latrese@amethystplace.org
816-905-1865
Lisa Smallwood
Financial Accountant
lisa@amethystplace.org
816-231-8782
Rasheedah Villareal
Group Therapist
rasheedah@amethystplace.org
816-231-8782
Tonille Williams
Housing Resources & Volunteer Coordinator
tonille@amethystplace.org
816-343-4228

General office information:

Amethyst Place, Inc.

2735 Troost, apt A

Kansas City, MO 64109

816-231-8782

Office hours are generally Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.

The Amethyst Place Board consists of leaders from the public and private sectors who are committed to our Noble Cause. Current Board members are listed below:

  • Brooke Runnion, Board Chair, Lockton Companies
  • Jaimie Davis, Board Vice-Chair, Operation Breakthrough/Alumni
  • Vladimir Sainte’, Board Secretary, University Health Behavioral Health
  • Sara Beth Burton, Treasurer, Chair of Finance Committee, Hallmark
  • Lauren Allen, Housing Authority of Kansas City, MO
  • Liz Bean, REVILO: A Liz A. Bean Salon/Alumni
  • Randy Bennett, Rawhide Harley Davidson Olathe
  • Yvonne Brewington, Research Medical Center
  • Kelley Carpenter, Chair of Resource Development Committee, Chapters KC
  • Kathryn Evans, Rooted Strategy
  • Elizabeth Glynn, Travois
  • Erica Handley, Operation Breakthrough/Program Council
  • Anthony Johnson, Industrial Accessories Company
  • Michele Kemp, Community Volunteer
  • Rev. Catherine Stark-Corn, Country Club Christian Church
  • Liz Tobin, BlueScope
  • Barbara Anne Washington, MO State Senator, District 9
  • Brittani Williams, Jackson County Family Treatment Court/Program Council

Referring Agencies/Program Council

  • Oneta Templeton, Children’s Mercy, Chair
  • Brittany Schwindt, Comprehensive Mental Health Services
  • Brittani Williams, Family Treatment Court
  • Shawna Drake, Heartland Center Behavioral Change
  • Susie Roling, Journey to New Life
  • Erica Handley, Operation Breakthrough
  • Regina McKinney, Sheffield Place
  • Amanda Derrington, ReDiscover
  • Tara Kelley, ReDiscover
  • Darla Belflower, Imani House at Swope Health
  • University Health Behavioral Health

Founders & Special Advisors

  • Pat Brown
  • Sr. Jeanne Christensen
  • Penny Clodfelter
  • Kimberley Davis
  • Alice Kitchen
  • Molly O’Neill
  • David Ross
  • Oneta Templeton
  • Carla Ingram
  • Tammy Moore
  • Bonnie Rosen-Cowherd
  • Sister Berta Sailer
  • Sister Corita Bussanmas
  • Irene Caudillo
  • Alan Dubois
  • Alice Ellison
  • Steve O’Neill

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2735 Troost-A, Kansas City, Missouri 64109
ph: 816.231.8782