These primary contact names are subject to change for MLS 2026 since MLS 2025 has come to a close. We appreciate your patience!
For general inquiries:
Kelly Kingsbury, Seminar Chairperson
& Joel Brown, Vice Chairperson
& Chanz Hale, Assistant to Chairperson
Questions about staff and returning to Seminar or alumni opportunities can be directed to:
Jordanne Steuck & Emile Paxton, Co-Directors of Staff
Questions regarding student nominations or from students selected to attend MLS can be directed to:
Maggie Penrose, Director of Recruitment
For Missouri Optimist Clubs:
Kelly Solomon, Optimist Club Representative
Questions about grants, general funding, & donations and/or communications/public relations can be directed to:
Serena Owen, Director of Grants, Fundraising, & Donations & Lydia Marciniak, Director of Public Relations
OR
Questions about panels and to express interest in becoming a panelist/volunteer speaker can be directed to:
Christie Phillips, Director of Programs
Questions about our Dinner with a Professional (DWAP) panel & your interest in participating as a volunteer can be directed to:
Abigail Duffendack, Coordinator of Dinner with a Pro (DWAP)
Comments or concerns about the website can be directed to:
Christie Phillips, Webmaster
Mailing Address:
Missouri Leadership Seminar, Inc.
12120 S Pflumm Rd. Unit #13105
Olathe, KS 66062
Please note:
MLS is a volunteer organization. No position on the board is paid or volunteers full-time. Emails are typically replied to in the evenings or on weekends.
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