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 oversees the implementation of all programs, staff, and donor relations. Her expertise 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 has been with Mother’s Refuge since 2018. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Central Missouri and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from UMKC. She has experience in program development, evaluation, management, coordination, and supervision. 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.

  • Julie Johnson

    CASE MANAGER

  • Amber Heavener

    HOUSE PARENT SUPERVISOR

  • Kiriana Parks

    PROGRAM COORDINATOR

  • Kimberlee Peppers

    TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM CASE MANAGER

  • Eraina Buie

    FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR

  • Kate Beem

    CLINICAL COORDINATOR

  • Shayla Baxter

    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

  • Alicia Janssen

    DEVELOPMENT & COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

  • Carol Houston

    BOOKKEEPER

  • Shelby Carpenter

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

  • Gabbi Roelofs

    RECEPTIONIST