Mirna Herrera- MA, MTBC- from Nazareth, Israel, is the recipient of the 2018 Mental Health Champion award for the work she has accomplished as the director for a consumer operated service program at Truman Medical Center- Kansas City, MO. Her work focused on the mission to help consumers with their recovery through peer support, while… Continue reading Herrera, Mirna

David Stoecker is a person in long-term recovery. For him that means he has not used alcohol or other drugs since January 31st of 2009 and because of that he now has a positive impact on his community. He is the Advocacy and Education Outreach Coordinator for the Missouri Recovery Network, Director of the non-profit Better Life… Continue reading Stoecker, David

Bug is a service dog and the newest IPS team member. Bug’s specialty – in addition to her work as a trained service dog – has revealed itself as she works alongside Mendy. Bug has helped open conversations with employers by helping them understand the need for special accommodations. She also is amazing at job… Continue reading Bug

Joshua was a CSS in Housing before deciding that becoming an employment specialist was a perfect fit for him. Josh’s specialty is assisting clients in fine-tuning resumes and other important written documents such as cover letters and good-cause waivers, as well as assisting clients with appointments such as interviews and job fairs. Josh enjoys hiking,… Continue reading Smith, Joshua

Kendra was a CSS with Transitional Aged Youth for three years before transitioning into her role as employment specialist almost two years ago. Kendra serves as the ES case manager for Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) and Mental Health Court (MHC) teams. Kendra’s specialized skills for IPS revolve around helping clients understand their benefits and how… Continue reading Knudsen, Kendra

James was a vocational specialist with Assertive Community Treatment-Transitional Aged Youth (ACT-TAY) for five years before becoming IPS supervisor, a role he has held for almost two years. As the supervisor, James manages the CPRC integration and logistics with IPS; his specialties with IPS are as a community liaison and job development. James enjoys spending… Continue reading Bryant, James

Mendy was a CSS with HealthCare Home and Maintenance for five months before joining IPS as an employment specialist. Mendy’s area of expertise lies in reasonable accommodation advocacy, client wellness, and long-term employer/relationship building. Mendy enjoys spending time riding her horses, walks with Bug, shooting sports, and spending time on the water. Presentation(s): IPS Works!!!… Continue reading McEwen, Mendy

  Presentation(s): Show Me Healthy Relationships in Recovery    

  Presentation(s): Show Me Healthy Relationships in Recovery