Join us, and other healthcare professionals from various associations, for regional candidate meet-and-greet events where members can engage directly with candidates running for state office and discuss the issues impacting aging services providers. Registration for each event will go to ldean@kha-net.org. 

Kansas City Area Candidate Meet & Greet  

  • Monday, July 13  
  • 5:00–7:00 p.m.  
  • Lakeview Village Southridge Tree Top Area
  • 14001 W 92nd Ter, Lenexa, KS

Wichita Area Candidate Meet & Greet  

  • Tuesday, July 21 
  • 5:00–7:00 p.m. 
  • Reeds Cove Health and Rehabilitation
  • 2114 N 127th St E, Wichita, KS 

Salina Area Candidate Meet & Greet  

  • Tuesday, July 28  
  • 5:00–7:00 p.m.  
  • The Cedars Event Space
  • 1021 Cedars Dr, McPherson, KS 
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Kylee Childs
Kylee Childs
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.

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