Jami joins HumanKind Ministries as a former Office Manager for Wichita’s Children’s Psychiatric Treatment Hospital and previous Executive Assistant to the Lead Pastor at one of Wichita’s larger churches. She spent nearly 6 years working administratively in mental health and is a certified Life Strategies Coach. She grew up in Hays, Kansas and has been in the Wichita area for 12 and a half years. Her heart for loving and encouraging others led to her involvement in homeless ministry through her church. Jami is excited about supporting HumanKind’s President & CEO but most of all serving the Wichita community.

Erica Davis has passionately served this community in various leadership roles in the government, profit, and non-profit environments for 15 years. Her experience spans from working in law enforcement and corrections, State of Kansas program management contractor and managing a local homeless shelter and outreach program. She has focused her career on supporting underserved populations. A native Wichitan and longtime Derby resident, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a Master’s in Business Administration from Friends University. She is working toward completing a Master of Science in Management. Erica is a servant leader who believes in embracing new challenges with positivity and building strong cohesive teams. 

Greer works with organizations, businesses, churches, and individuals in the Wichita community to build partnerships with HumanKind Ministries through fundraising, volunteerism, and outreach. Greer comes to HumanKind from Exploration Place where she worked in education and first fell in love with working for a nonprofit. She is a native Wichitan (go Aces!) and a graduate of Westminster College in Missouri with a Bachelor of Arts in History. She loves eating tapas and reminiscing over the two years she spent in Spain after college. Greer is excited to connect people with HumanKind’s programs, helping those in our community who need it most.

Lisa is an accomplished Human Resources professional, mediator, and job coach. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Oklahoma Panhandle State University as well as a Master Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution from Kansas State University. She enjoys using her experiences to contribute to the everyday success of her employer and fellow employees and is passionate about positive workplace culture, employee engagement, and professional development.  “ I am very glad to be a part of HumanKind and believe strongly in serving and encouraging the most vulnerable in our community.”

Emily’s marketing career began in her home of the UK, where she spent seven years marketing cookies (or biscuits as she calls them) and then toys. Since moving to Wichita in 2017, as well as building a house and welcoming her first child, Emily broadened her experience at local ad agency Signal Theory where she spent three years. Emily now brings her traditional marketing experience to the nonprofit world and manages all of HumanKind’s marketing efforts including social media, PR, design and communications. “I’ve had a wonderful career so far and now I’m ready to pay that forward and invest in this city that’s become home.”

Brie is passionate about making an impact in the Wichita community. She received her Master’s and Bachelor’s of Science from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!) and has since returned to Kansas, working with area nonprofits for the last 10 years. She loves playing pickle ball, spending weekends with family at the lake and raising her two boys, Staley and Tobey. Brie is looking forward to working with our clients and helping them feel empowered to find permanent supportive housing. Brie oversees our homeless services, including Street Outreach, Emergency Winter Shelters and The Inn.

Matty’s heart has been set on the work done by homeless ministries since her college career at Friends University began. She graduated from Friends University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a certificate of Christian Spiritual Formation, and experience in the nonprofit realm. “I am excited to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most in my home city.” When she is not serving others, she loves to enjoy exploring the great outdoors, road tripping with her fiancé and their two dogs, practicing yoga or watching their favorite sports teams. “I am grateful for the opportunity to connect community members to volunteer and fundraising efforts to bring our neighbors in poverty out of cycles and into homes.”

Halaina is a first generation collage graduate from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. Growing up, she always knew she wanted to serve others. “I am excited to venture into the non profit world and use my marketing skills to help those in need one day at a time.” Though she’s originally from Missouri, Kansas has quickly become her home. Outside of work she enjoys exploring the great area of Wichita, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying a good movie at the theater. “I’m grateful to have the opportunity work at HumanKind. I know first hand what it’s like to be without a home and that’s why I’m passionate about serving the homeless”