Kansas City More on Kansas City All 144 results found Stories Gloria Jackson-Leathers to retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Kauffman Foundation April 15, 2026 Well-known as a community ambassador with a stellar legacy of leadership and relationship building, Gloria Jackson-Leathers, senior advisor to the president, community engagement, will retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Throughout her career, Jackson-Leathers engaged and supported countless community members both locally and nationally. Her work with organization […] Stories Hometown heart: Explore the Kansas City region through Parade of Hearts April 7, 2026 The installation of 150 unique heart sculptures brings the perennial free public art celebration back to Kansas City. Stories Foundation welcomes two directors to new positions March 26, 2026 Hires bring depth and expertise to IT operations strategy. Stories Esther George to conclude Board service after nine years; Susan Chambers to serve as next Chair March 6, 2026 After nine years of distinguished service, including three consecutive three-year terms and more than three years as Chair, Esther George concluded her tenure on the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees on March 5, 2026. The Board has named Susan Chambers as its next Chair, marking a new chapter in the Foundation’s governance. Stories 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. Previous 1 2 3 4 … 29 Next
Stories Gloria Jackson-Leathers to retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Kauffman Foundation April 15, 2026 Well-known as a community ambassador with a stellar legacy of leadership and relationship building, Gloria Jackson-Leathers, senior advisor to the president, community engagement, will retire this summer after nearly 28 years at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Throughout her career, Jackson-Leathers engaged and supported countless community members both locally and nationally. Her work with organization […]
Stories Hometown heart: Explore the Kansas City region through Parade of Hearts April 7, 2026 The installation of 150 unique heart sculptures brings the perennial free public art celebration back to Kansas City.
Stories Foundation welcomes two directors to new positions March 26, 2026 Hires bring depth and expertise to IT operations strategy.
Stories Esther George to conclude Board service after nine years; Susan Chambers to serve as next Chair March 6, 2026 After nine years of distinguished service, including three consecutive three-year terms and more than three years as Chair, Esther George concluded her tenure on the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees on March 5, 2026. The Board has named Susan Chambers as its next Chair, marking a new chapter in the Foundation’s governance.
Stories 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.