Our thanks to the folks at Riverview Estates for taking their role as advocates seriously and acting upon it! They recently met with State Representative Les Manson to discuss their concerns and to educate him about the challenges they are grappling with on the frontline of care. LeadingAge Kansas members all over the state are stepping up to inform, educate and advocate with their lawmakers. How about you?

Pictured L to R: Candi Carlson, Billing Coordinator and HR; Representative Les Mason; Heather Cave, Administrator; and Board members Kim Kratzer and Denny Swisher.

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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.