About Us
The Human Resources (HR) department serves UMKC by focusing on the University’s most important asset: its employees. As a strategic partner with UMKC’s leadership, we develop and deliver innovative HR programs and services designed to support the mission of the university and enhance UMKC’s organizational effectiveness. To effectively meet the changing needs of our many customers, HR is dedicated to continually assessing and improving programs and services. We welcome your feedback and ideas regarding opportunities to improve efficiency, simplify processes, increase productivity and raise quality.
People
Administration
Carol Hintz
Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Email: hintzc@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1071
Megan Gonzalez
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Email: gonzalezme@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6401
Bonny Parsons
Sr. Executive Assistant, Human Resources
Email: parsonsbl@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1071
Talent Management
Kayla Channell
Sr. Human Resources Specialist
Email:kchannell@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1054
Stephen Reese
Sr. Human Resources Specialist
Email: sreese@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-5823
Sarah Lauer
Hiring Coordinator
Email: sarah.lauer@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1143
HR Business Partners
Leigh Kerwin
Associate Director, Human Resources
Email: kerwinl@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1664
Tom Bachmann
Sr. HR Consultant
Email: bachmannt@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-5753
Katelyn Chapin
HR Business Partner
Email: chapink@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1619
Danielle Marx
HR Business Partner
Email: dmarx@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6469
Christen Melvin
HR Business Partner
Email: cmelvin@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6286
Mousami Mohanty
Sr. HR Consultant
Email: mohantym@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6286
Giovanna Muir
HR Business Partner
Email: gmuir@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1051
Brandy Roberts
HR Business Partner
Email: brandy.roberts@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-5458
Total Rewards
Ted Stahl
HR Consultant, Benefits
Email: stahlt@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1625
Academic
Susan Hankins
Sr. HR Manager
Email: hankinss@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-2721
Debra Laufer
Academic Hiring Coordinator
Email: dlaufer@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1228
HR Service Center
Mercedes Tillman
Human Resources Specialist II
Email: tillmanm@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1422
HR Operations
Cory Kinder
Associate Director, Human Resources
Email: kinderc@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-5991
Sam Marr
HR Operations Specialist
Email: smarr@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-5680
Caroline Mazanec
HR Operations Specialist
Email: cgm2r7@umsystem.edu
Phone: 816-235-6791
Sarah Owen
HR Operations Specialist
Email: sro7h2@umsystem.edu
Phone: 816-235-1151
Ardria Pugh
HR Operations Specialist
Email: apugh@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1268
Julianna Swickard
HR Operations Specialist
Email: jasmm3@mail.umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1521
Data Analytics & Compensation
Megan Gonzalez
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Email: gonzalezme@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6401
Cory Kinder
Associate Director, Human Resources
Email: kinderc@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-5991
Alia Krzyzanowski
Sr. HR Specialist
Strategic Compensation/Classification Specialist
Email: krzyzanowskia@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1622
Employee Relations
Megan Gonzalez
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Human Resources
Email: gonzalezme@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6401
Emily Strayhall
Staff Talent & Development Specialist
Email: emilystrayhall@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6792
Office of Equity & Title IX (ETIX)
KC Atchinson
Director of Equity & Title IX
Employee ADA Coordinator
Title IX Coordinator
Email: atchinsonk@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6705
Jacob Lazzo
Equal Opportunity Investigator
Email: jml6dq@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1410
Morgan Scheckel
Equal Opportunity Investigator
Email: mesd5x@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-6910
Christi Roeder
Equity Assistant
Email: roederc@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1323
FAX: 816-235-6537
RISE: Resources, Intervention, Support, and Education
Michelle Kroner
RISE Manager
Email: kronermm@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-1652
Alyson Frydman
RISE Coordinator
Email: afrydman@umkc.edu
Phone: 816-235-5560
Location:
Haag Hall, Room 108
5120 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
