“How we take care of our most vulnerable residents is a reflection of our community.”

A Wichita native, LaTasha has worked in the nonprofit space for fifteen years since graduating with University Honors in Nonprofit Administration from Lindenwood University, MO. She is a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) and has completed multiple advanced courses from Wichita State University and The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. LaTasha has been serving HK for three years, during which she has always been committed to the future—heading up long range strategic plans, and spearheading and project managing the Studios at HumanKind (set to open this summer).

LaTasha serves on several committees for the mental health and substance abuse coalition—a group of local leaders working to develop a sustainable, accessible, and integrated system of care that serves people with mental health and substance abuse disorders in crisis—and a previous board member on the Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC) with FHLBank.

Above everything comes LaTasha’s family. She and her husband Henri have three children—Brady, Gavin and recent arrival, Olive—with whom they love traveling, playing sports and enjoying the outdoors.

Roxanne has been with HumanKind Ministries for nearly 26 years, holding many roles throughout that time. Her previous experience as the CFO and Property Manager gives her unique insight into all the organization’s operational functions. Roxanne ensures the HK campus is running smoothly, working with our facilities team, vendors and local, state, and federal partners. “My passion lies with the homeless and those in poverty because at any given time a loved one or myself could experience the same journey.”

Ryan joins HK from the Newton and Greater Wichita YMCAs, bringing with him a passion for nonprofit work. Outside of his professional life, he has been involved with several philanthropic organizations and activities in the United States, Haiti, and Ireland—including with the Homeless World Cup, where his experience as a former professional soccer player served him well. Ryan is truly a citizen of the world, having lived in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Mexico, and Ireland. HK is very glad that Ryan and his family are now settled in Wichita, KS.

William has an extensive background in both finance and information systems and more than two decades of experience working on behalf of vulnerable populations. William has spent most of his career working in senior living and senior care, and is energized and excited to transfer that experience into serving Wichita’s homeless population (as are we). In his spare time, William is kept busy by his four children and six grandchildren.

Cheri obtained her non-profit experience working with abused, abandoned, and neglected youth in Nevada. Cheri has been with HumanKind for two years, and recently obtained her Associate of General Studies — Business Administration and Management from Pratt Community College. She will be attending Emporia State University this fall to begin work toward a Bachelor of Science in Business. Cheri has a strong passion for helping others and lives by the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”