Ep. 50: Robert became the chief executive officer of Community Care Network of Kansas in June 2025. Throughout his career, he has focused on advancing local solutions, building strong partnerships, and championing advocacy efforts at the state, community, and local levels.

In his role at CCNK, Robert works to support the needs of clinics serving communities across Kansas, helping ensure access to quality health care for all Kansans. His leadership is guided by a commitment to creating healthy communities where individuals can live, learn, work and play while achieving their highest possible level of health.

Listen now, and learn how Robert is an innovative leader in Kansas.

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Ep. 49: Sherman Smith is the editor in chief of Kansas Reflector, which he founded in 2020. A three-time Kansas Press Association journalist of the year, he writes about things powerful people don't want others to know.

Kansas Reflector is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization.

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Ep. 48: Christina was recently named the interim director for the Center of Community Health and Development, a subcenter of the KU Life Span Institute. Christina has served as the assistant director at the center for six years before being named interim director; the current director retires in May.

Her deep experience at the center began when she was a student intern and member of the Kansas Community Leadership Corps. She has served in a variety of roles at the center for 27 years, and most recently began leading a CCHD project in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation focused on workforce and economic development.

Listen now, and learn how Christina is an innovative leader in Kansas.

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