Christen has managed HK’s homeless service programs for many years. As incoming COO she will work closely with our Director of Homeless Services, Case Managers and Property Managers to oversee all shelter and outreach programs, as well as property and leasing at our three low-income apartment buildings. “I want each individual who reaches out to HumanKind Ministries to feel valued and heard. It’s imperative to understand the unique circumstances and challenges to better help us develop an individualized client-driven plan to obtain safe, stable, and affordable housing.”

Matt manages HumanKind Ministries’s three homeless shelters, oversees street outreach efforts, and supervises the case managers at our three low-income apartment buildings. He works with Impact ICT- CoC (Continuum of Care) to coordinate services among different agencies serving the homeless and low-income. Matt has over 11 years working with vulnerable populations in the Wichita area. He has a Master or Arts degree in Leadership and is an ordained pastor with the Church of God.

Kate has a passion for social impact work and brings nearly 15 years of experience in nonprofit marketing and development, communications, and advertising copywriting in California, Washington DC, Florida, and her home state of Kansas. Somewhere in there she also got her Masters in Public Administration from the University of York in England—and married her British husband Alex, with whom she now has two kids, Lucy and Teddy. Kate was most recently Director of Marketing for United Way Bay Area in San Francisco but is thrilled to be back in Kansas and helping raise awareness—and funds—for HumanKind’s important work.

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.

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.”

Arielle works with volunteers and our staff to bring events such as Operation Holiday to life. With several years of leadership and management experience in both nonprofit and corporate environments, she has found a passion in helping others. A life-long Wichitan, Arielle graduated from Wichita State with a Psychology degree and Biology minor. Arielle enjoys swimming, volleyball, and traveling when she isn’t working on crafty projects or walking her dog. She comes to HumanKind from Cocoa Dolce Chocolates, and while it was a ‘sweet’ business she is excited to be a part of HumanKind’s important work, and help our volunteers lift up the Wichita community.