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
• Graduate Student Travel Award
• 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 newborn Charlie!), eating good food, and enjoying all that Kansas City has to offer.

Contact Kim about:

• Spring Orientation
• Summer Orientation
• Week of Welcome
• Family Weekend
• 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
• Rootopia (Concert) Committee
• Student Organization Events

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

Jordan grew up in Olathe, KS and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Communication with a minor in Leadership Studies at Emporia State University. Jordan is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Higher Education Administration at UMKC. Jordan is a proud member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and In his free time, he enjoys hanging out with his wife, jogging, and watching The Office.

Contact Jordan about:

• Volunteering at the Kangaroo Pantry
• Hosting a Food Drive
• Donating to the Kangaroo Pantry
• Leadership Programming

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