Meet The Staff

  • Angel McDonald

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Angel has been with Mother’s Refuge since 2002. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. As Executive Director, Angel writes and submits grants, oversees the implementation of all programs, staff, and donor relations. her expertise in grant writing, speaking, and her compassion for homeless young women are a great asset for the organization. Angel is married and enjoys spending time with her adult children, grandchildren and family.

  • Kelsi Green

    ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Kelsi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Central Missouri and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She has experience in program development, evaluation, management, coordination, and supervision. Kelsi is passionate about helping young mothers find hope in their future and create healthy attachment with their infants. Kelsi is married with four children, and in her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, crafting, reading and being outdoors.

  • Chris Myers

    DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

    Chris began his journey with Mother’s Refuge in February of 2023. With over 20 years working in the non-profit space, he has spent significant time working with people of all ages through fundraising, donor relations, management, marketing, communications, speaking, video/graphic design. As a father of 4 young children, Chris knows how important it is to have a circle of support in raising kids. It’s for this reason he is honored to be a part of Mother’s Refuge! In his free time Chris enjoys going on adventures with his kids, hiking, camping, reading and grilling.

  • Julie Johnson

    CASE MANAGER

  • Amber Heavener

    HOUSE PARENT SUPERVISOR

  • Kiriana Parks

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR

  • Kimberlee Peppers

    TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM CASE MANAGER

  • Eraina Buie

    FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR

  • Kate Beem

    THERAPIST

  • Shayla Baxter

    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

  • Alicia Janssen

    DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

  • Carol Houston

    BOOKKEEPER

  • Shelby Carpenter

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

  • Gabbi Roelofs

    RECEPTIONIST