A Community Coalition
Our Mission
To prevent youth substance use and violence, empower positive parenting and promote exemplary character.
Our Vision
A healthy and safe community for children, youth and families of the Greater Lee's Summit area.
Board of Directors
(left to right) Kerri Gray, Chief Travis Forbes, Kim Fritchie, Julie Doane, Marsha Palmer-Thelwell, Gloria Solis, Monte Stull, Diane Seif, Lisa Lambkin, Scott Landregan, Andrew Felker
Members
- Marsha Palmer-Thelwell, President | ReDiscover
- Julie Doane, Vice President | LSR7 School Board
- Scott Landregan, Secretary | Truman Medical Center
- Lisa Lambkin, Treasurer | Lisa Lambkin Financial Services, LLC
- Dr. Fel Bagunu | GracePointe Community Church
- Andrew Felker | Chinnery Evans & Nail
- Chief Travis Forbes | Lee's Summit Police Department
- Kim Fritchie | Community Volunteer
- Kerri Gray | ReDiscover
- Dr. Rexanne Hill | LSR7 School District
- Kimberly Alonzo | LSR7 School District
- Scott McCarter | Lee's Summit PTA Area Council
- Diane Seif | Lee's Summit City Council
- Gloria Solis | Saint Luke's East Hospital
- Monte Stull | Coldwater
Our Team
Executive Director
Rachel Nelson-Segobia has been Director of Lee's Summit CARES since 2015. Through both her personal and professional life, she has dedicated over 15 years of service in the nonprofit sector, committed to organizations that empower young people. Rachel lives in Lee's Summit with her husband, Rudy, and their daughter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, camping, hiking, and running.
Program Coordinator
After retiring from a 35-year career in the finance industry, Susan volunteered for Lee's Summit CARES and began working for the organization in 2006. Susan has enjoyed her career change and serving the Lee's Summit community in many ways.
Program Coordinator
Monica Meeks, MBA, held jobs in the journalism and marketing fields before spending more than two decades as an executive with national, regional and local nonprofits. Currently, Monica serves on many state and local boards that support drug-free youth. Monica and her husband reside in Lee’s Summit.
Youth Program Coordinator
Lindsay has a passion for empowering teens and families to create healthier lives. She has an education in psychology, and experience in social work and strength based family mediation and crisis intervention. Lindsay loves to bike and has two incredible young children that keep her on her toes and bring joy to her life.