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Meet the Team Behind Your Impact

Helping your time, talent and treasures go further

Behind every act of generosity is a team committed to making a meaningful difference for kids and their families at Children's Mercy.

We work alongside donors, volunteers and community partners to understand their goals, identify meaningful opportunities and maximize their impact.

Whether you're interested in making a major gift, supporting a fundraising event, volunteering or exploring other ways to give, our team is ready to help. Contact us at (816) 346-1300 or giving@cmh.edu to discuss your giving goals.

Kristin Littrell smiling

Kristin Littrell, MPH, CFRE
Vice President, External Affairs & Chief of Staff 

Major and Transformational Giving

Connect with us to discuss major gifts, planned giving, trusts, estates and campaign support.

Sarah Drake
Philanthropic Gift Officer

Andrew Garton, MBA, CFRE
Director of Philanthropic Giving

Laurie Goldstein, MS
Philanthropic Gift Associate

Jennifer Everett-MaGee, CFRE
Manager, Philanthropic Giving

Mark Haas
Director of Philanthropic Gift Planning

Brittnie Hull
Philanthropic Gift Officer

Desiree Long MA, CFRE
Manager, Philanthropic Giving

Laura Martin
Philanthropic Gift Officer

Kate Migneron, CFRE
Interim Senior Director, Philanthropy and Philanthropic Campaign Advisor

Sheila Montgomery, CFRE, GPC
Senior Philanthropic Gift Officer

Michaela Norton
Philanthropic Trust and Estate Specialist

Krystal Schwabauer
Philanthropic Gift Officer

Trish Totta
Philanthropic Gift Officer

Bennett Wendlandt
Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships

Philanthropic Partnerships and Events

Connect with us about corporate partnerships, community fundraising and signature events.

Molly Biscari
Senior Philanthropic Events Partner

Megan Boos
Manager, Community Philanthropy and Events

Matthew Briggs
Senior Philanthropic Partnerships Officer

Tara Hamilton
Senior Signature Events Partner

Gracie Hastings
Signature Events Partner

Ashley Lopez
Director, Philanthropic Signature Events

Taylor Nizolek
Senior Signature Events Partner

Volunteers, In-Kind Giving and Stewardship

Connect with us about volunteer opportunities, donated goods and donor engagement.

Angela Bright
Senior Donor Relations Partner

Samanthé Burton-Bosket
Senior In-Kind Gift and Volunteer Coordinator

Stephanie Easley
Manager, Philanthropic Engagement

Katherine Gard
Senior Donor Relations Partner

Nicki Johnson
Director, Philanthropic Engagement

Kelly Kommers
Manager, Philanthropic Engagment

Weston Kraly
Senior In-Kind Giving Partner

Morgan Moravec
Manager, Donor Relations

Laura Tate
Senior Volunteer Services Partner

Rachel Thomas
In-Kind Gift and Volunteer Specialist