Strong leadership is the cornerstone of successful aging services organizations. It’s a critical factor in ensuring that an organization achieves its mission, attracts and retains great staff, and can adapt and thrive into the future. The LeadingAge Leadership Award recognizes the incredible leadership skills demonstrated across our national membership. Presented at the Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, the award recognizes a leader at any level whose unique attributes have made a significant difference in their organization or local community. Nominations are open now. Visit leadingage.org/awards for more information.

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Kylee Childs, MSW, is the Director of Government Affairs.Since joining the association in 2023, she continues to be a fierce and resourceful advocate for aging services in Kansas. Her professional focus has always been service to others through advocacy. Kylee has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a bachelor's degree in criminology with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma studies from Kansas State University, and a certificate in Grant Proposal Writing from Fort Hays State University. With a professional background in law enforcement and child welfare, and a successful 2023 legislative practicum with the Children's Alliance of Kansas, she brings rich professional experience to her role as Director of Government Affairs, and a front-line perspective on the needs of health and human services providers in our state. When not working, she's spending time with her two daughters. You can reach Kylee directly at 785.670.8051.