Our Team

The work of Child Protection Center is made possible through the efforts of dedicated volunteers who provide invaluable guidance and support for CPC staff.

Our volunteer Board of Directors, Advisory Council and Agency Partners Council provide professional advice, consultation and bring a wealth of information, experience and professionalism to the direction of CPC.

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

  • Adelaide Perry, Chair - Community Volunteer
  • Tom Proebstle, Immediate Past Chair - Generator Studio
  • Andy Goldberg, Vice Chair – Bloch Real Estate Investments, LLC
  • Grayson Murphy, Treasurer - G.M.P. Murphy & Co., Inc.
  • Brian Barton, Secretary - MC Power Companies

Directors

Jim Anderst - Children's Mercy Hospital 
Lace Cline - Littler Mendelson P.C.
Lauren Dollar - Dollar, Burns, Becker, & Hershewe
Laura McCarthy - The University of Kansas Health System
Cory Miser - HUB International

Jon Otto - Evergy 
Tashayla Person - CATALYST 
Dan Portnoy - Jackson County Prosecutor's Office
Tyrone Watson-Ferguson - Burns & McDonnell
Brian West - Jackson County, Children's Division

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Very good experience. I am very thankful for the services provided here. The staff really helped me and my daughter feel okay during this difficult time.

Child Protection Center Staff

  • Lisa Mizell – President & CEO
  • Rebecca Ashley – Prevention Specialist
  • Carrie Awan, LMSW - Child and Family Therapist
  • Anthony Baker, MDiv, MA, LPC - Child and Family Therapist
  • Cynthia Buford, MA, MFT-LP - Family Advocate
  • Tracy Bentley - Administrative Assistant
  • Dawn Clendenen-Moon, LCSW - Director of Clinical Services
  • Megan Devers, MPA, MCJ - Lead Forensic Interviewer
  • Chris Garrett - Receptionist
  • Shonte Guess - Child and Family Care Coordinator
  • Caitlin Homan - Forensic Interviewer
  • Nancy Kauffman DuVall - Major Gifts Officer
  • Lindsey Harms - Family Advocate
  • Megan Leavitt, LCSW – Child and Family Therapist
  • Chelsea Malcolm, MCJ - Lead Family Advocate
  • Olivia Markey, CSEC Specialist
  • Ashton Matlock, Family Advocate
  • Hadley Nguyen - Social Media Strategist
  • Zatina Rodriguez, MSW, LCSW – Director of Advocacy Services
  • Pamela Simmons - ACT Master Trainer
  • Emily Rosner - Intake Coordinator
  • Randi Spruill, LCSW - Director of Forensic Services
  • Cris Tiller - Forensic Interviewer
  • Caitlin Walker, MS - Forensic Interviewer
  • Tyann Wiederholt - Director of Prevention and Training
  • Laura Willeke – Director of Development
  • Amber Young, LMSW - Child and Family Therapist

Advisory Council

  • Laura Curry Sloan
  • Phil Bressler
  • Councilwoman Melba Curls
  • Dr. Richard Dreher
  • Lori Fluegel
  • Alice Kitchen
  • Dr. David Lisbon
  • Patrick McInerney
  • Rachael Steele

CPC Young Professionals Group

  • Maurice Brewer
  • Lace Cline
  • Lauren Dollar
  • John Foster
  • Shruti Gulati
  • Corbin Healy
  • Chelsea Kirkpatrick
  • Zachory Mallory 
Madison O'Rear
  • Brian Pierce
  • Wesley Pluviose
  • Emma Rea
  • Jenny Schorgl
  • Darrion Walker

I like that different divisions are present at the same time for collaboration with each other in order to bring a conclusion to this case as promptly as possible. Without my child having to continually repeat the details of the incident that occurred. And also my child feeling comfortable in explaining the incident.

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Agency Partners

  • Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
  • Children's Mercy Hospital & Clinics
  • Jackson & Cass County Children's Division
  • Jackson County Family Court
  • Cass County Juvenile Office
  • Jackson & Cass County Prosecutor's Office
  • All Jackson & Cass County law enforcement jurisdictions including: Kansas City, MO, Independence, Lee's Summit, Blue Springs and Belton Police Departments
  • Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA)
  • The Children's Place