“Our mission is to prevent and treat all forms of child abuse by creating changes in individuals, families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing.”
“healing hearts and homes”
Board of Directors
Board and Advisors
CAPA's Board of Directors is comprised of community leaders who excel in their individual professions; yet, are committed to helping prevent and treat child abuse in our community.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Sonci Bleckinger, Board Chair
M&I, Marshall & Ilsely Bank
Shelly Hall, Vice Chair Resource Development
Symphonic Financial Advisors
Lisa Pieper, Vice Chair Community Relations
Grantham University
Sharon Williams, Secretary
Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Denise Fears, Treasurer
Fears, Case, Harmon & Associates
Scott Roberson, Member At-Large
Roberson Family Dentistry
Board Members
Dayla Bishop Schwartz
City of Independence
Doug Burson
Summit Publications
Ursula Copeland
KCMO Health Department
Dr. Kathleen Eubanks-Meng
Primary Care Plus
Tracie Gramkow
William Chrisman High School
Mike Koch
Missouri Division of Youth Services
Robin McGinnity Connelly
15th Judicial Court CASA
Renea Nash
Reconciliation Services
Bill Preston
The Preston Agency
Patti Simcosky
Independence School District
Brad Speaks
Speaks Family Legacy Chapels
Rep. Noel Torpey
Missouri House of Representatives
Colleen Wienck
Social Security Administration
Advisory Council
Mary Blank
Beth Hammer
Carolyn Hathaway
Michele McIntosh, M.D.
Terry Morris, M.D.
Robin Neill, R.N, B.S.N.
Phillip Parrino
Dick Wilson
CAPA Children’s Champion
Frank White
Kansas City Royals Hall of Famer







