Our Team
Kansas Appleseed takes pride in statewide reach. Both our staff and board members live in communities across the state, allowing us to better understand the barriers and challenges facing Kansans in all areas of our work. Our staff members are based in Emporia, Holcomb, Lawrence, Piqua, and Wichita, where they work to make both their home communities and our entire state more thriving, inclusive, and just.
If you are interested in inviting a Kansas Appleseed team member to speak at your event or to your organization, please email our Operations Director, Lori Johns (ljohns@kansasappleseed.org).
Kansas Appleseed takes pride in statewide reach. Both our staff and board members live in communities across the state, allowing us to better understand the barriers and challenges facing Kansans in all areas of our work. Our staff members are based in Emporia, Holcomb, Lawrence, Piqua, and Wichita, where they work to make both their home communities and our entire state more thriving, inclusive, and just.
If you are interested in inviting a Kansas Appleseed team member to speak at your event or to your organization, please email our Operations Director, Lori Johns (ljohns@kansasappleseed.org).
Kenzie Borland (she/her)
Communications Manager
kborland@kansasappleseed.org Kenzie is a multicultural artist and storyteller based in Wichita. As communications manager, Kenzie serves as our media liaison, working with the team to ensure that the voice of every Kansan is uplifted in our work. Kenzie holds a degree from Wichita State University and is a co-founder of Dead Center Vintage, a Wichita-based vintage clothing store. She currently serves on the Mid-America All Indian's Museum / Education Board. |
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Haley Kottler (she/her)Thriving & Integrated Voter Engagement Director
hkottler@kansasappleseed.org Haley engages with Kansans across the state in anti-hunger advocacy, conducting (and building!) grassroots campaigns, developing strategies to increase voter turnout as it related to hunger policy, as well as making the case for change through policy and legislative action. Haley's fight for justice is rooted in a devotion to equity and fairness for all. |
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Tajahnaé Stocker (they/them)Just Campaign Advocate
tstocker@kansasappleseed.org Tajahnaé is a dedicated advocate for youth justice, working closely with communities to address policy issues related to fines and fees in Kansas. Prior to joining Kansas Appleseed, Tajahnaé was heavily involved in the food justice movement in Wichita, including working with the ICT Community Fridge. Their work is based on a deep commitment to ensuring equitable and fair treatment in our justice system, particularly for young people. Through their tireless efforts, Tajahnaé is working towards a more equitable and just society where all young people have access, support, and resources they need to thrive. |
Martha Terhaar (she/her)Thriving Advocate
mterhaar@kansasappleseed.org Based in Holcomb, Martha works with the Thriving Campaign team to address hunger in her own community and throughout the state. With strengths in active listening and community engagement, Martha is excited to connect to fight hunger. |
Teresa Woody (she/her)Litigation Director
twoody@kansasappleseed.org Teresa oversees litigation filed by Kansas Appleseed and our partners, evaluates potential areas of litigation, and works with local and national pro bono attorneys and organizations on identifying legal issues and/or litigation that could affect systemic change in Kansas. |
Board of Directors
(with their county of residence)
Gaye Tibbets, President, Reno
C. Edward Watson, President-Elect, Sedgwick
Teresa M. Meagher, Treasurer, Johnson
Etta Walker, Secretary, Wallace
Teresa Anderson, Johnson
Samuel Blatnick, Johnson
Carly Duvall LeRiche, Johnson
Mitchell Engel, Johnson
Karen Griffiths, Norton
Natalie Haag, Shawnee
Martha Hodgesmith, Douglas
William Kassebaum, Morris
Lynn R. Johnson, Johnson
Steve Morris, Stevens
David Rebein, Ford
Nicki Rose, Sedgwick
Eric Rosenblad, Montgomery
Larry Rute, Shawnee
Richard Seaton, Riley
Joy Springfield, Johnson
David Wing, Johnson