Our Office
Our team is devoted to helping students develop meaningful connections during their time at UMKC. Aren’t sure where to start or need some help? We’d love to hear from you!
You’re also welcome to set up a meeting with a member of our team below:
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Get to know our team below—or come visit us in the UMKC Student Union, Room 320.
Todd Wells
Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement
Director, Office of Student Involvement
Pronouns: He/Him/His
wellsta@umkc.edu
816-235-1407
Todd joined the OSI staff in 2017 and is helping staff provide strategy for student involvement as a tool of retention and student success at UMKC.

Anthony Maly
Senior Program Manager
Pronouns: He/Him/His
malya@umkc.edu
816-235-1407
Anthony joined the staff in 2017, serving as the advisor to the Union Programming Board. He also oversees the Student Organization event approval process and serves as the advisor to the campus chapter of ASUM. Additionally, he works to oversee initiatives related to new student and family programs, UMKC Health Science District initiatives and the Kangaroo Food Pantry.

Kari Jo Freudigmann
Assistant Director of LGBTQIA Programs and Services
Pronouns: She/her/hers
freudigmannk@umkc.edu
816-235-1639
Kari Jo started in the Assistant Director role in 2018 and serves as a resource for LGBTQIA students, faculty, and staff.
Kim Kushner
Assistant Director of New Student and Family Programs
Pronouns: She/her/hers
kushnerkim@umkc.edu
816-235-5579
Kim joined the OSI staff in 2019, after serving in the UMKC Office of Admissions as the Events and New Student Programs Coordinator since 2016. In her role, Kim facilitates new student programs, including UMKC Week of Welcome and other transition/retention initiatives. She also supports family/parent programming and communications, overseeing the UMKC Family Weekend.
Vacant
Coordinator for Leadership and Student Organization Development
Lynne O’Dell
Coordinator, Fraternity and Sorority Affairs
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
lmofgc@umsystem.edu
816-235-6555
Lynne joined the staff in the fall of 2018 and assists in advising our 13 chapter fraternity and sorority community.
Carrie Schmalz
Business Support Specialist
SchmalzC@umkc.edu
816-235-1556
Carrie joined the OSI staff in 2019, after spending the majority of her career with UMKC Campus Recreation. In her role with OSI and Student Engagement, Carrie is responsible for assisting Student Organizations operations and finances, booking student travel and reviewing purchase requests for UMKC sponsored events. Within her role, she will also offer financial and program support for Campus Recreation as part of the Student Engagement Unit.
Sarah Amos
Graduate Assistant, Events & Entertainment
Sarah joined the staff as a Graduate Assistant for Events & Entertainment in the fall of 2020. In her role, she assists with advising the Union Programming Board, and helps manage and create content for OSI marketing efforts. She also aids in planning campus events and engagement opportunities for students, including Week of Welcome, Stress Less Fest, Roo Companion, and other programming.
Sam Weis
Graduate Assistant, Kangaroo Food Pantry
Pronouns: He/Him/His
skwgx8@mail.umkc.edu
816-235-1457
Sam joined the staff in Fall of 2020 and assists with the Kangaroo Food Pantry Operations.