He grew up in Russell, KS and earned two degrees from Kansas State University. Prior to joining the OSI team, he worked in leadership development, civic engagement and retention and student success at Kansas State University, the University of Kansas and the University of South Florida. In his free time, Todd loves to explore Kansas City, attend college sporting events and find new or interesting restaurants to enjoy.

Contact Todd about:

• Student Activity Fee Committee
• Student Government
• Student Involvement Presentations

She is a Wisconsin native who earned a B.A. in Graphic design from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Missouri State University. Prior to her time at UMKC, she worked as the Programming Coordinator of Penn State’s LGBTQA Student Resource Center. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports (go Brewers!), playing all kinds of games (board, tabletop, card, and video), and spending time with her partner, Maryann, and their adorable kitty, Kiki.

Contact Kari Jo about:

• LGBTQIA Programs and Services
• The Rainbow Lounge
• Safe Space Trainings

Kim grew up in Buffalo, NY, and earned her BA in English from The Ohio State University, and her M.S. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from Indiana University. Prior to her time at UMKC, Kim worked with residence life, leadership development, new student programs, and student organization advising at the University of Colorado Boulder, Indiana University, Princeton University, and Buffalo State College. In her free time, Kim enjoys being with her family (including her son Charlie!), eating good food, and enjoying all that Kansas City has to offer.

Contact Kim about:

• Roos Give Back
• Parent and Family Programs
• Week of Welcome
• New Student Programs

Originally from Woodridge, IL (a suburb of Chicago), he previously served as the Student Involvement Coordinator at Northwest Missouri State University. Anthony obtained his Masters of Science in College Counseling and Student Development from St. Cloud State University. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a certificate in Community Leadership and Public Service from Iowa State University. In his free time, he enjoys playing ice hockey.

Contact Anthony for information about:

• Union Programming Board
• Kangaroo Food Pantry
• ASUM
• Student Organization Event Requests
• Student Organization T-Shirt Design Requests

She was raised in St. Louis and moved to Kansas City right after high school to attend UMKC. Yhanika earned her Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Enterprise Management from the Henry W. Bloch School of Management. Prior to joining the OSI team, she served the UMKC Community as a Customer Service Coordinator at UMKC Central. Yhanika is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In her free time, she enjoys serving with the children’s ministry at her church, hanging out with her friends and crocheting.

Contact her about:

• Student Organizations
• Leadership Development
• Student Travel
• OSI Item Check-Out
• Summer Bridge

After completing her Master of Arts degree in Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, Mary Joined the UMKC OSI team. During her time at BSU she served as a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Greek Life and as the Graduate Advisor for the Student Government Association. Prior to her graduate program, Mary traveled as an Educational Leadership Consultant and Colonization Specialist for her national sorority, Delta Zeta. She is originally from Kentucky and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Social Justice from Northern Kentucky University. In her free time, Mary enjoys volunteering with national fraternities and sororities in risk and harm prevention, cooking at home with her partner and spending time in the great outdoors.

Contact her about:

• Fraternities and Sororities
• Governing Councils (NPHC, NPC, IFC)
• Recruitment and Intake for Greek Letter Organizations
• Late Night with the Greeks

Prior to UMKC, Kathleen worked as a finance associate for a local museum and has a background in consumer and mortgage lending. She is a transplant from Chicago and the mother of three, the last a graduate of the Conservatory.

Contact Kathleen about:

• SGA P-Card Requests
• Student Organization Accounts

Carrie moved to Kansas City in high school and attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City as a student-athlete. She is a mother of twin girls and in her free time loves to spend it with her family. We enjoy traveling and exploring new places, and spend plenty of time at sporting events.

Contact Carrie about:

• Student Organization Finances and Operations
• Student Travel Requests

She was born and raised in Blue Springs, MO and after high school attended the University of Central Missouri. She obtained a degree in Vocal Music Education and is certified to teach grades K-12. While at UCM, she joined her sorority, Alpha Phi. She held several positions such as Chapter President and Vice President of Community Relations, while maintaining membership in both Rho Lambda and Order of Omega. She has come to UMKC to earn her Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration and hopes to eventually work in the field of Fraternity & Sorority Life. In her free time, Lynne likes to sing, hang out at coffee shops, and spend time with friends and family.

Contact Lynne about:

• Fraternities and Sororities
• Service and Philanthropy
• Marketing for Fraternity & Sorority Affairs

Madi is from Hutchinson, KS and earned her Bachelor of Science from Kansas State University in 2017. Madi became interested in college access and student support during her undergraduate on-campus jobs, and is now at UMKC pursuing her Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration with a focus in Student Affairs. In her free time, Madi likes to quilt, hike, and listen to podcasts.

Contact Madi about:

• Health Sciences District Events
• Lunch on the Lawn

She was born and raised in Saint-Cloud, a suburb of Paris, France and attended the University of Paris III: Sorbonne Nouvelle after graduating high school. She obtained her degree in English Studies and Translation and then came to Kansas City, MO to work as a teaching intern in a French immersion school. She now attends UMKC to get her Master’s Degree in Counseling. In her free time, Lea likes to go on adventures around Kansas City to find new favorite hangouts and amazing people, as well as to read and to draw.

Contact Lea about:

• Volunteering at the Kangaroo Food Pantry
• Organizing campus and community food/donation drives

Skyler graduated with their undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in the spring of 2018 with majors in Human Sexuality and Psychology. They are now pursuing a master’s degree in public administration with a focus in nonprofit management. Skyler loves exploring the city and all the art it has to offer, but also spending quality time with their cat at home. You can find Skyler in the Rainbow Lounge throughout the week if you are looking to chat!