About
Igniting potential across Kansas City since 2006
Who We Are
PREP-KC partners with 6 districts and 3 charters enrolling over 66,000 students across the Kansas City metropolitan area.
As a leading Missouri nonprofit, we represent the culturally rich, diverse, talented communities throughout the heart of Kansas City.
Our Reach
21 high schools and 23 middle schools across Kansas City
We serve 19 of the 20 zip codes with the lowest median household incomes in Missouri — reaching the students and communities who need us most.
Our Mission
PREP-KC ignites potential by connecting educators and industry professionals to build meaningful career paths across Kansas City.
Our Vision
We envision a Kansas City where every student — regardless of zip code — has equitable access to real-world career experiences that prepare them for meaningful postsecondary success.
Our Team
Susan Wally
President & CEO
Doug Elmer
Vice President
Beth McCarthy
Director of Community & Industry Partnerships
Susan Engelmann
Senior Design & Implementation Coach
Cecil Christwell
Director of Teaching & Learning
Candace Villanueva Greer
Director of College & Career Experiences
Keva Gorman
Career Pathways Specialist
Jonathan Lane
Technology Innovation Manager
Huey Ru Strauss
Pathways to Tech Facilitator
Kristin Kush
Data & Evaluation Specialist
Emily Colebank
Data Science Teaching & Learning Coach
Jamie Provost
Data Science Teaching & Learning Coach
Lori Hewitt
Launch Specialist
Yandell Toevs
Teaching & Learning Coach
Andra Culp Warren
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Linda Peterson
Program Assistant
Kristine Mayer
Administrative Assistant
Our 2026 Funders
PREP-KC is grateful for the generous support of our funders who make our work possible.