🎉 Celebrating 2 years with KLC! 🎉
Kathy Lefler, WJC project coordinator, says the best advice she’s received: “Don’t be afraid to experiment.”
What keeps her inspired? “Working with people dedicated to making Kansas better.” That—and the endless animal crackers! 🐘🐻
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Kathy Lefler, WJC project coordinator, says the best advice she’s received: “Don’t be afraid to experiment.”
What keeps her inspired? “Working with people dedicated to making Kansas better.” That—and the endless animal crackers! 🐘🐻
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
November 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🎉 Celebrating 2 years with KLC! 🎉
Kathy Lefler, WJC project coordinator, says the best advice she’s received: “Don’t be afraid to experiment.”
What keeps her inspired? “Working with people dedicated to making Kansas better.” That—and the endless animal crackers! 🐘🐻
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Kathy Lefler, WJC project coordinator, says the best advice she’s received: “Don’t be afraid to experiment.”
What keeps her inspired? “Working with people dedicated to making Kansas better.” That—and the endless animal crackers! 🐘🐻
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
🎉 Big cheers to Pedro Cuevas Franco, our (self-appointed) “senior most” program associate, on 3 years at KLC!
Known for their jokes, plant-care magic & all-around helpfulness, Pedro makes KLC brighter every day.
Dream perk? “Slides between floors. Stairs are boring.” 🛝
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Known for their jokes, plant-care magic & all-around helpfulness, Pedro makes KLC brighter every day.
Dream perk? “Slides between floors. Stairs are boring.” 🛝
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
November 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🎉 Big cheers to Pedro Cuevas Franco, our (self-appointed) “senior most” program associate, on 3 years at KLC!
Known for their jokes, plant-care magic & all-around helpfulness, Pedro makes KLC brighter every day.
Dream perk? “Slides between floors. Stairs are boring.” 🛝
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Known for their jokes, plant-care magic & all-around helpfulness, Pedro makes KLC brighter every day.
Dream perk? “Slides between floors. Stairs are boring.” 🛝
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
When the whole team shows up with snacks & big energy, you know it’s official. 🎉 Welcome to KLC, Melissa Musgrave!
(Michelle Locke got this same welcome last week – we just didn’t capture it on camera. 😉)
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
(Michelle Locke got this same welcome last week – we just didn’t capture it on camera. 😉)
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
February 19, 2026 at 12:16 AM
When the whole team shows up with snacks & big energy, you know it’s official. 🎉 Welcome to KLC, Melissa Musgrave!
(Michelle Locke got this same welcome last week – we just didn’t capture it on camera. 😉)
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
(Michelle Locke got this same welcome last week – we just didn’t capture it on camera. 😉)
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
🎭💜💚💛 #MardiGras at KLC!
King cake from Bagatelle Bakery, won at @kmuw.bsky.social, shared with staff today. 🤤 Baby found. Crown claimed. 👑
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff #WorkplaceCulture
King cake from Bagatelle Bakery, won at @kmuw.bsky.social, shared with staff today. 🤤 Baby found. Crown claimed. 👑
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff #WorkplaceCulture
February 17, 2026 at 9:43 PM
🎭💜💚💛 #MardiGras at KLC!
King cake from Bagatelle Bakery, won at @kmuw.bsky.social, shared with staff today. 🤤 Baby found. Crown claimed. 👑
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff #WorkplaceCulture
King cake from Bagatelle Bakery, won at @kmuw.bsky.social, shared with staff today. 🤤 Baby found. Crown claimed. 👑
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff #WorkplaceCulture
🎉 Celebrating two years of Darryl Kelly at KLC! As director of business partnerships, Darryl brings energy, connection and a little friendly potluck rivalry—plus a consistently strong shoe game 👟. Grateful for his passion and partnership.
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
January 16, 2026 at 2:26 PM
🎉 Celebrating two years of Darryl Kelly at KLC! As director of business partnerships, Darryl brings energy, connection and a little friendly potluck rivalry—plus a consistently strong shoe game 👟. Grateful for his passion and partnership.
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
🎉 Celebrating 3 years of Camille Scott at KLC! As our partner manager, she brings heart, humor and deep insight to every relationship she builds across Kansas. We’re grateful for her dedication, care and joy. 💚
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
January 23, 2026 at 2:22 PM
🎉 Celebrating 3 years of Camille Scott at KLC! As our partner manager, she brings heart, humor and deep insight to every relationship she builds across Kansas. We’re grateful for her dedication, care and joy. 💚
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Today we're celebrating 2 years with Documenters Manager Debbie Haslam! 🎉
Her energy, passion & purpose make our work stronger every day, especially Wichita Documenters. From family time to Broadway tunes, she brings joy to it all. Thank you! 🥳
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Her energy, passion & purpose make our work stronger every day, especially Wichita Documenters. From family time to Broadway tunes, she brings joy to it all. Thank you! 🥳
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
March 22, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Today we're celebrating 2 years with Documenters Manager Debbie Haslam! 🎉
Her energy, passion & purpose make our work stronger every day, especially Wichita Documenters. From family time to Broadway tunes, she brings joy to it all. Thank you! 🥳
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Her energy, passion & purpose make our work stronger every day, especially Wichita Documenters. From family time to Broadway tunes, she brings joy to it all. Thank you! 🥳
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
🎉 Celebrating 3 years of Cindy Kelly at KLC! As communications manager, Cindy brings clarity, care & a steady presence—helping translate complex work into stories and systems that invite more people in. Grateful for her compassion and commitment. 💙
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
January 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM
🎉 Celebrating 3 years of Cindy Kelly at KLC! As communications manager, Cindy brings clarity, care & a steady presence—helping translate complex work into stories and systems that invite more people in. Grateful for her compassion and commitment. 💙
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Leadership doesn’t start someday. It starts now.
Last week Shaun Rojas spoke w/ scholars @ Jefferson Elementary about leadership as an activity they can practice today, right where they are.
That's Shaun: quiet, consistent, real. (Candy helped.)
#KLCimpact #KLCstaff #WPSproud
Last week Shaun Rojas spoke w/ scholars @ Jefferson Elementary about leadership as an activity they can practice today, right where they are.
That's Shaun: quiet, consistent, real. (Candy helped.)
#KLCimpact #KLCstaff #WPSproud
February 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Leadership doesn’t start someday. It starts now.
Last week Shaun Rojas spoke w/ scholars @ Jefferson Elementary about leadership as an activity they can practice today, right where they are.
That's Shaun: quiet, consistent, real. (Candy helped.)
#KLCimpact #KLCstaff #WPSproud
Last week Shaun Rojas spoke w/ scholars @ Jefferson Elementary about leadership as an activity they can practice today, right where they are.
That's Shaun: quiet, consistent, real. (Candy helped.)
#KLCimpact #KLCstaff #WPSproud
🎉 Celebrating Jamie Moeder, our chief administrative officer, for 16 years at KLC! Jamie says her favorite part of KLC is “the people.” When she’s not keeping things running @ KLC, she’s with her girls—or hunting for that missing puzzle piece. 🧩💛
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
August 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🎉 Celebrating Jamie Moeder, our chief administrative officer, for 16 years at KLC! Jamie says her favorite part of KLC is “the people.” When she’s not keeping things running @ KLC, she’s with her girls—or hunting for that missing puzzle piece. 🧩💛
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
🎉 3 years at KLC! @steflugli.bsky.social has played a key role in growing The Journal into a nationally recognized newsroom—an INN National Award finalist, w/fellowships & grants from the Solutions Journalism Network, & more!
Thoughtful reporting w/real impact. Congrats!
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Thoughtful reporting w/real impact. Congrats!
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
February 9, 2026 at 3:53 PM
🎉 3 years at KLC! @steflugli.bsky.social has played a key role in growing The Journal into a nationally recognized newsroom—an INN National Award finalist, w/fellowships & grants from the Solutions Journalism Network, & more!
Thoughtful reporting w/real impact. Congrats!
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Thoughtful reporting w/real impact. Congrats!
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
🎉 Today we’re celebrating Sam Smith, our director of communications, on seven years at KLC! Sam’s work superpower is editing & synthesizing lots of information and then explaining it back in a way that’s clear & succinct—a gift that makes all of us (and our work) better.
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
September 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
🎉 Today we’re celebrating Sam Smith, our director of communications, on seven years at KLC! Sam’s work superpower is editing & synthesizing lots of information and then explaining it back in a way that’s clear & succinct—a gift that makes all of us (and our work) better.
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Shoutout to Dioane Gates, our fearless chief civic leadership officer, who’s been turning uncertainty into progress with us for one year! 💪✨
What keeps him coming back every day? 💛 “The conviction that this work matters—not just for Kansas, but for the world.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
What keeps him coming back every day? 💛 “The conviction that this work matters—not just for Kansas, but for the world.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
November 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Shoutout to Dioane Gates, our fearless chief civic leadership officer, who’s been turning uncertainty into progress with us for one year! 💪✨
What keeps him coming back every day? 💛 “The conviction that this work matters—not just for Kansas, but for the world.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
What keeps him coming back every day? 💛 “The conviction that this work matters—not just for Kansas, but for the world.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Ask Diego Cortez Rios his favorite thing about working at KLC and he’ll tell you: hands down, the people. And Diego is a pretty great example of why.
He works hard, leads with service—and might recruit you for the next pickleball match.
Happy 3 years at KLC, Diego! 🎉
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
He works hard, leads with service—and might recruit you for the next pickleball match.
Happy 3 years at KLC, Diego! 🎉
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
September 10, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Ask Diego Cortez Rios his favorite thing about working at KLC and he’ll tell you: hands down, the people. And Diego is a pretty great example of why.
He works hard, leads with service—and might recruit you for the next pickleball match.
Happy 3 years at KLC, Diego! 🎉
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
He works hard, leads with service—and might recruit you for the next pickleball match.
Happy 3 years at KLC, Diego! 🎉
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
Turns out show and tell isn't just for kids.
We've welcomed six new teammates to KLC in recent weeks, and five were able to join us for a staff lunch with a twist. 🧵👇
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
We've welcomed six new teammates to KLC in recent weeks, and five were able to join us for a staff lunch with a twist. 🧵👇
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
July 21, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Turns out show and tell isn't just for kids.
We've welcomed six new teammates to KLC in recent weeks, and five were able to join us for a staff lunch with a twist. 🧵👇
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
We've welcomed six new teammates to KLC in recent weeks, and five were able to join us for a staff lunch with a twist. 🧵👇
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
It was a memorable way to welcome Lori Larsh, Rani Somers, Sidney Childs, Jamillah Anderson and Jayla Dennis.
As they settle into their new roles, you'll likely see more of them, and their work, in the weeks ahead.
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
As they settle into their new roles, you'll likely see more of them, and their work, in the weeks ahead.
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
July 21, 2026 at 11:43 PM
It was a memorable way to welcome Lori Larsh, Rani Somers, Sidney Childs, Jamillah Anderson and Jayla Dennis.
As they settle into their new roles, you'll likely see more of them, and their work, in the weeks ahead.
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
As they settle into their new roles, you'll likely see more of them, and their work, in the weeks ahead.
#BehindTheKLCene #KLCstaff
Celebrating 3 years of Beka Starkey Keasling who has helped strengthen impact across KLC as director of learning networks.
“One of the values I see lived out every day at KLC is connection. Our people show up for each other & genuinely care.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
“One of the values I see lived out every day at KLC is connection. Our people show up for each other & genuinely care.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
May 22, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Celebrating 3 years of Beka Starkey Keasling who has helped strengthen impact across KLC as director of learning networks.
“One of the values I see lived out every day at KLC is connection. Our people show up for each other & genuinely care.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
“One of the values I see lived out every day at KLC is connection. Our people show up for each other & genuinely care.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
One year of Amy Williams as chief business development officer! 🎉
Amy has spent the past year building partnerships and momentum for impact across communities. Her favorite part of KLC: “Seeing the positive impact KLC curriculum has on people from all walks of life.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Amy has spent the past year building partnerships and momentum for impact across communities. Her favorite part of KLC: “Seeing the positive impact KLC curriculum has on people from all walks of life.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
May 12, 2026 at 3:44 PM
One year of Amy Williams as chief business development officer! 🎉
Amy has spent the past year building partnerships and momentum for impact across communities. Her favorite part of KLC: “Seeing the positive impact KLC curriculum has on people from all walks of life.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Amy has spent the past year building partnerships and momentum for impact across communities. Her favorite part of KLC: “Seeing the positive impact KLC curriculum has on people from all walks of life.”
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Happy 11 years, Brittany Engle! 🎉
Our director of programs & resident powerhouse, Brittany has spent more than a decade shaping exceptional programs & building a team others want to be part of. Loyal, sharp, always up for a good debate—and just as committed to growth.
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Our director of programs & resident powerhouse, Brittany has spent more than a decade shaping exceptional programs & building a team others want to be part of. Loyal, sharp, always up for a good debate—and just as committed to growth.
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
May 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Happy 11 years, Brittany Engle! 🎉
Our director of programs & resident powerhouse, Brittany has spent more than a decade shaping exceptional programs & building a team others want to be part of. Loyal, sharp, always up for a good debate—and just as committed to growth.
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Our director of programs & resident powerhouse, Brittany has spent more than a decade shaping exceptional programs & building a team others want to be part of. Loyal, sharp, always up for a good debate—and just as committed to growth.
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Cheers to two years with Dani Gains at KLC 🎉
She keeps The Journal running smoothly: leading initiatives, coordinating events and helping Kansans better understand civics (and making it fun).
A true force of nature, Dani brings great resilience & energy to the team.💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
She keeps The Journal running smoothly: leading initiatives, coordinating events and helping Kansans better understand civics (and making it fun).
A true force of nature, Dani brings great resilience & energy to the team.💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
April 29, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Cheers to two years with Dani Gains at KLC 🎉
She keeps The Journal running smoothly: leading initiatives, coordinating events and helping Kansans better understand civics (and making it fun).
A true force of nature, Dani brings great resilience & energy to the team.💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
She keeps The Journal running smoothly: leading initiatives, coordinating events and helping Kansans better understand civics (and making it fun).
A true force of nature, Dani brings great resilience & energy to the team.💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Recognizing four years of Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan at KLC! 🎉
As CEO, Kaye brings vision and a deep commitment to strengthening communities—while creating space for people to learn, grow and thrive.
Cheers to four years! 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
As CEO, Kaye brings vision and a deep commitment to strengthening communities—while creating space for people to learn, grow and thrive.
Cheers to four years! 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
April 18, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Recognizing four years of Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan at KLC! 🎉
As CEO, Kaye brings vision and a deep commitment to strengthening communities—while creating space for people to learn, grow and thrive.
Cheers to four years! 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
As CEO, Kaye brings vision and a deep commitment to strengthening communities—while creating space for people to learn, grow and thrive.
Cheers to four years! 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
For two years, Jennyfer has helped make KLC stronger 🌱
Program associate Jennyfer Lumbreras brings care, positivity & team spirit to everything she does.
You might also spot her behind the counter at Coffeedaze. ☕️
Thanks for 2 great years! 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Program associate Jennyfer Lumbreras brings care, positivity & team spirit to everything she does.
You might also spot her behind the counter at Coffeedaze. ☕️
Thanks for 2 great years! 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
April 15, 2026 at 1:15 PM
For two years, Jennyfer has helped make KLC stronger 🌱
Program associate Jennyfer Lumbreras brings care, positivity & team spirit to everything she does.
You might also spot her behind the counter at Coffeedaze. ☕️
Thanks for 2 great years! 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Program associate Jennyfer Lumbreras brings care, positivity & team spirit to everything she does.
You might also spot her behind the counter at Coffeedaze. ☕️
Thanks for 2 great years! 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
Celebrating 2 years with Emily Speake at KLC 🎉
She brings creativity, care and heart to every program experience—and a little extra magic as our resident Disney Princess.
Grateful for all you bring, Emily 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
She brings creativity, care and heart to every program experience—and a little extra magic as our resident Disney Princess.
Grateful for all you bring, Emily 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
April 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Celebrating 2 years with Emily Speake at KLC 🎉
She brings creativity, care and heart to every program experience—and a little extra magic as our resident Disney Princess.
Grateful for all you bring, Emily 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
She brings creativity, care and heart to every program experience—and a little extra magic as our resident Disney Princess.
Grateful for all you bring, Emily 💫
#KLCstaff #BehindTheKLCene
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM
April 2, 2026 at 8:16 PM