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

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 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

Jeina grew up in Westminster, CO and earned her BS in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University, and her M.S in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Missouri. Prior to her time at UMKC, Jeina worked in student activities, leadership development, and orientation at Ottawa University and Saint Louis University. In her free time, she loves to go rock climbing, spend time with her friends and family while exploring Kansas City, and being outdoors going camping or hiking.

Contact Jeina about:

• Student Organizations
• Student Activity Fee Committee
• RooGroups
• Leadership Training and Development

She was born and raised in Blue Springs, MO, and attended the University of Central Missouri where she obtained a degree in Vocal Music Education. 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 graduated in 2020 with her Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration from UMKC. In her free time, Lynne likes to sing, explore coffee shops in Kansas City, and spend time with her husband and two dogs.

Contact Lynne about:

• Fraternities and Sororities
• CPC, IFC, NPHC, or Sigma Lambda Gamma
• Expansion/Extension/Reactivation

Taylor is from St. Louis, Missouri and earned both her undergraduate degree in Liberal Arts and her Master of Social Work degree right here at UMKC. During her time at UMKC, she has also worked with the Registration and Records Office as Scheduling Coordinator. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking new recipes from Pinterest and the occasional trip to St. Louis to spend time her family, friends and Imo’s Pizza.

Contact Taylor about:

• Kangaroo Food Pantry
• SNAP Benefits
• Meal Swipes
• Housing Assistance

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:

• SGA P-Card Requests
• Student Organization Finances and Operations
• Student Travel Requests

Sarah is from Shawnee, Kansas and earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Northwest Missouri State University. She is currently pursuing her MA in Higher Education Administration at UMKC. In addition, she serves as the president of the Higher Education Student Association (HESA). Prior to her time at UMKC, she worked in programs including supplemental instruction, academic coaching, and orientation programs at Northwest Missouri State. At Northwest, she was also involved in athletics and was on the dance team for 4 years. In her free time, Sarah enjoys coaching a local high school dance team and spending time with friends and family.

Contact Sarah about:

• Office of Student Involvement Social Media
• Union Programming Board
• Stress Less Fest

Meghann is a current graduate student studying Vocal Performance at the UMKC Conservatory. Meghann completed her Bachelors in Vocal Performance at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. She previously served as the Graduate Assistant for the Voice and Opera Department at Georgia Southern and as President of the Gamma Theta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Women’s Music Fraternity. She is passionate about developing strong and exemplary leaders in her collegiate community and supporting university Greek life through service, membership development, and values-based recruitment. Meghann is so excited to be joining the OSI team and working with such amazing staff and student leaders.

Contact Meghann about:

• Fraternity and Sorority Programming
• Campus Partnerships
• Greek Week
• Community Service Opportunities

Maddie grew up in Overland Park, Kansas. She received a BS in Psychology with minors in Biology and Child Development from Texas Christian University. Currently, she is pursuing a MA in Counseling, Mental Health Emphasis at UMKC. Prior to coming to UMKC, Maddie was involved in orientation and welcome programs at TCU in addition to her involvement in Greek life, pre-health and psychology honors societies, and undergraduate research. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching Chiefs and TCU football, and playing with her dog in her free time.”

Contact Maddie about:

• New Student Programs
• Transfer Student Network
• National Transfer Student Week