Ross Jensby Ross Jensby is a communications officer – operating programs with the Strategic Communications team for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. He provides primary communications support for the Foundation’s operating programs, including Kauffman FastTrac, 1 Million Cups, Real World Learning, and Real World Initiatives (ProX), where he ensures communications for each program are clear, consistent, and […]
Abrillia Whitson Abrillia Whitson is a projects and events coordinator with Strategic Communications for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where she provides project and event coordination support to advance the Foundation’s vision and priorities, focusing on execution and logistics for projects and sponsorships. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Whitson was a NextGen leader and divisional training/program […]
Madi Smith Madi Smith is an impact analyst in Impact for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, providing essential coordination across projects, processes, and information. Her role ensures the team operates effectively by managing daily operations related to grants and budgets, tracking key project outcomes, and coordinating team engagements and initiatives. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Smith […]
Michael Padden Michael Padden is an executive administrative assistant in Research, Learning, and Evaluation (RLE) for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he provides executive-level administrative and project management support to the chief research, learning, and evaluation officer. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Padden was an administrative assistant with Zona Rosa Delta and executive assistant – […]
Ewing Marion Kauffman School Evaluation RFP The RFP opens January 27, 2026 and closes February 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Ralvell Rogers II Ralvell Rogers II is a communications officer – digital in Strategic Communications for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he leads digital communications across email and social media platforms, focusing on developing, scheduling, and managing content that engages key audiences consistent with the Foundation’s brand and program goals. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Rogers […]
Kansas City Scholars Evaluation RFP The RFP opens January 20, 2026 and closes February 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Dr. Rachel Melson named Kauffman Uncommon Leader Impact awardee December 11, 2025 The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced that Dr. Rachel Melson, Outreach Clinic Director, Swope Health Services, has been named the inaugural Kauffman Uncommon Leader Impact awardee during a celebration event Dec. 11. Melson receives $50,000 individually and $100,000 for Swope Health Services.
Meet the latest cohort of Capacity Building grantees November 20, 2025 The final round of Capacity Building grants for 2025 supplies support for organizations’ internal effectiveness and long-term stability.
Collaboration strengthens the KC region’s research and data community November 20, 2025 Economic Mobility Research and Data Forum convenes 30 organizations to help move the needle on economic mobility in the Kansas City region.