Tracy Russell joined Nurture KC in January 2019 as the organization’s second Executive Director. She has an extensive background in health policy and advocacy, with previous leadership roles at the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and Kansas Health Policy Authority. Tracy believes that broad policy change is necessary to improve health outcomes in Kansas […]
Marcela Metcalf is a Community Health Worker with Nurture KC. She has many years of experience working with families from different cultures and backgrounds. She worked in Tulsa, Ok., for Catholic Charities as a Spanish Medical Interpreter, and for Family and Children Services as a Bilingual Family Support Specialist. “I’m proud of how Nurture KC serves […]
Katherine Campbell is the Fetal Infant Mortality Review Program Coordinator at Nurture KC. Prior to joining the organization, she worked as a registered nurse for 8 years in emergency medicine and maternal and child care. She graduated from Cox College in Springfield, Mo., with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Katherine joined Nurture […]
Cristina Sanchez is the Community Outreach Worker for the Kansas City Healthy Start Initiative. She was born and raised in Kansas City and graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. Previously, Cristina was a teacher at The Children’s Place and worked with young children who had experienced trauma, […]
Shannon Williams joined Nurture KC in 2015 as the Education and Health Promotion Coordinator for the Kansas City Healthy Start Initiative. Shannon is an experienced health educator and facilitator, having worked for the Johnson County government for 15 years. She began in the Victim Assistance Unit of the District Attorney’s Office, transitioning to the Women, […]
Gina has worked in accounting and administration for nonprofit organizations – including United Way for more than 10 years – since graduating from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She also holds a certificate in Federal Grants Management from Management Concepts. She joined Nurture KC as the Financial Manager in 2012 […]
Briana Bush joined Nurture KC in February 2020 as a Community Health Worker. She has always been passionate about working with children and families, specifically within the urban community. “I believe healthy family functioning is essential for nurturing future generations for success. I enjoy helping families find their voice and empowering themselves to create change […]
DuJuan Hord serves Nurture KC as the Immunization and Childhood Injury Prevention Coordinator. His passion is making a difference in the lives of children. Because of this passion, DuJuan studied social sciences at Columbia College in Missouri. His focus areas of study include psychology, sociology and education. DuJuan has more than 11 years of experience working […]
