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LeadingAge Kansas is pleased to announce the promotion of Kylee Childs to Vice President of Policy & Workforce Development.

Since joining LeadingAge Kansas, Kylee has become a trusted advocate for aging services providers across the state, leading efforts related to public policy, workforce initiatives, regulatory issues, and grassroots leadership development. In her new role, she will continue to lead the association’s advocacy and policy work while helping advance workforce development strategies that support providers serving older adults throughout Kansas.

“Kylee’s leadership, expertise, and commitment to our members have made a tremendous impact on our organization and the aging services field,” said Rachel Monger, CEO of LeadingAge Kansas.

“This promotion reflects both the significant contributions she has already made and the important role she will continue to play in advancing our mission.”

As Vice President of Policy & Workforce Development, Kylee will oversee legislative and regulatory advocacy efforts, workforce development initiatives, coalition partnerships, and strategic policy priorities that help strengthen services and supports for older Kansans.

Please join us in congratulating Kylee on this well-deserved promotion.

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Rachel Monger
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.