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The LeadingAge Kansas Foundation was formed in 1988 to conduct research, and produce information and training to increase the understanding of aging, and to improve the quality of care and services for older Kansans. The organization has been the recipient of millions of dollars in grant funding from agencies as diverse as the Kellogg Foundation, OSHA, the Kansas Health Foundation, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund, The Academy of General Dentistry, the Sunflower Foundation and the Kansas Department on Aging. It has provided cutting edge training to thousands of aging services professionals which have resulted in measurable improvement and change in long term care practice around the state. It has produced a wide range of groundbreaking reports on trends in aging and disability demographics, the economic impact of not-for-profit retirement communities in Kansas, the root causes of staff turnover in Kansas nursing homes and other topics. Most recently, the Foundation has focused on workforce development and providing scholarships for individuals working in LeadingAge Kansas member communities.

Mission

To advance the health and well-being of older adults by providing research, education, training and the dissemination of information for providers of long-term supports and services.

Vision

To be a knowledge generator and transformational agent for aging services.

Core Values

Innovation | Collaboration | Respect | Sustainability

2021 Priorities

Increase the visibility and viability of the Foundation
Engage in activities to support the priorities of LeadingAge Kansas, with a focus on workforce growth and development.
Maintain the scholarship program for LeadingAge Kansas member employees.

Board of Directors

Courtney Wolfe, Chair, Wichita Presbyterian Manor, Wichita
Teresa McComb, Immediate Past Chair; Logan Manor Community Health Services, Logan
Crystal Packard, Secretary/Treasurer; Presbyterian Manors, Parsons
Pam Bachman; Consumer Representative, Centralia
Nate Glendening; Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg
Barbara Michaelis, Community Member, Hays
Lu Janzen, Ex Officio Member; Consumer Representative, Hillsboro

Foundation Staff

Rachel Monger, President/CEO
Tina Andres, Director of Administrative Operations
Stephanie Gfeller, Director of Education and Leadership

Contact Us

If you have questions about your donation, or would like to talk with someone further about making a different type of gift to the LeadingAge Kansas Foundation, please contact: Rachel Monger.

If you have questions about the scholarship process, please contact: Stephanie Gfeller, Director of Education and Leadership.