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As fires continue to ravage Southern California, more than 750 residents have evacuated LeadingAge member communities, while at least 13 member staff have lost their homes. LeadingAge California has issued a Mutual Aid Alert to organize placements for residents of the evacuated member communities, secure food and supplies, and coordinate with state administration partners to better understand where support might be needed. “It’s a harrowing time,” said the CEO of LeadingAge member Front Porch. Please consider making a donation to the LeadingAge Disaster Relief Fund

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Rachel Monger, JD, LACHA is President/CEO. Rachel joined LeadingAge Kansas in 2011 as the Director of Government Affairs and has been a powerful voice for our membership ever since. Rachel is a Kansas licensed attorney and adult care home administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock in Great Barrington, MA, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. Over the years, Rachel has served in many volunteer roles in her community and in the state of Kansas to support senior needs, aging services education, and community mental health services. She is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Kansas Health Care Stabilization Fund. As an award-winning trial lawyer, turned award-winning senior care advocate, she has spent nearly two decades passionately supporting quality of care and quality of life for Kansas seniors. When not at work, Rachel loves reading, crafting, volunteering with her church, and spending time with her partner Steven. You can reach Rachel directly at 785.670.8046.