Echo 25 Recipients

Stephanie Altic (Simpson) currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri with her husband Dustin and their 5 children. She is a proud graduate of Truman State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in 2012 in Communication Disorders and her Masters degree in December 2013 in Communication Disorders. Upon graduation, she began working as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the skilled nursing, outpatient, and long term care settings in Iowa. Throughout the past eleven years of her career, Stephanie has continued to be a SLP in the skilled nursing setting with different companies across multiple cities, gaining experience, knowledge, and certifications to provide excellent rehabilitation to adult and geriatric patients for speech, language, motor speech, cognition, voice, and swallowing impairments. Stephanie has been a clinical supervisor for more than 10 graduate students; she is a mentor for two SLPs in the ASHA mentoring program; she supervises Clinical Fellows during their first nine months in the field; and she has obtained several certifications including BCAT, Synchrony, neuromuscular re- education with Omni-Stim, dementia care and clinical supervision.

Currently, Stephanie works for Ignite Medical Resorts as their SLP Resource Coordinator for over 25 SLPs across 22 buildings in the Midwest. She assists them to gain clinical skills, enhance their documentation and promote critical thinking skills. Her work in teaching graduate students, supervising Clinical Fellows and guiding new SLPs highlights her compassion, responsibility and dedication to making a positive impact in her community and within Ignite.

Stephanie leads the company’s SLPs and Directors of Rehabilitation in an education call every other month to provide evidence-based information, topics relevant to the SLP scope of practice in the skilled nursing setting and other various topics. In addition to being the SLP Resource Coordinator, Stephanie leads the therapy team at her facility as the Assistant Director of Rehabilitation and provides therapy to the patients at her facility in Kansas City.

In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, reading, and attending and volunteering at church where she serves on the church board.

Adam Antor is an Assistant Professor of Professional Esports Production at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI. Prior to his current role, he most recently served as the Director of Esports at Florida Southern College, where he led the Moccasins to a CLoL National Tournament appearance, Peach Belt Conference titles in League of Legends and Rocket League as well as a Battle for Florida Championship in League of Legends. Antor was selected as the 2021-2022 College Coach of the Year for NAECAD and has been a finalist for the Collegiate Ambassador of the Year Award at the Esports Awards each of the last two years.

Prior to his time at Florida Southern, Antor launched and led the Esports programs at Aquinas College and West Catholic High School, where he built the first Esports facility at a high school in the state of Michigan.

A father to Mia and husband to Mary Suerwein Bellavia (’12), he graduated in December of 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Science in chemistry and quickly started working in the pharmaceuticals industry. He began at Patheon Biologics doing quality control lab work for the manufacturing of different therapeutics for leukemia in humans and dogs. Later, he became the analytical equipment specialist at Pfizer supporting the manufacturing of auto injectors such as EpiPens, Narcan and the COVID-19 vaccine in America and Europe. He now ensures food safety, quality and regulatory compliance for Purina.

While at Truman, he was a player for Truman’s club rugby team and he was the former president of Lambda Chi Alpha; brotherhood and fostering community and inclusion has always been important to him. He continues to share that vision by being an active member of the national champion St. Louis Bombers Rugby team, generating awareness and advocacy for multimodal transportation in the city of St. Louis and serving on the NPR Generation Listen Leadership Council.

Dr. Maggie Bennett-Brown (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University and a Research Fellow at the Kinsey Institute. After earning her BA in Communication with a minor in Sociology from Truman State University in 2013, she went on to obtain her MA in Communication from the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 2015, and subsequently completed her PhD in Communication at the University of Connecticut in 2019.

Dr. Bennett-Brown’s research explores the effects of interpersonal communication, in both mediated and in-person contexts, as it relates to mental, physical and sexual health. Dr. Bennett- Brown serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Sex Research, Communication Reports and Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. In addition, she is a member of several professional organizations related to both sexuality, psychology, and communication. Dr.

Bennett-Brown has received media attention for her work, which has been featured in the New York Times, Psychology Today, and on SiriusXM radio.

While at Truman State University, Dr. Bennett-Brown co-hosted “The Week on the Charts” for KTRM 88.7 and was a member of the National Association of Communication Students Club. She served as the social media co-chair for the American Marketing Association Truman State Chapter and was a student ambassador. Additionally, she was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, serving as the Health and Wellness Chair as well as the Parliamentarian. She has extremely fond memories of Kirksville and is excited to be able to visit campus this fall!

Dr. Briana “Bri” Bonner, a South Side Chicago native, is a dedicated occupational therapist, educator, and global advocate. With a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Truman State University, where she was a McNair Scholar, her passion for global health was sparked by an exchange program in Botswana. She later earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Doctorate from the University of Texas Medical Branch, where she developed the F.A.C.T. program to support families of children with autism in Sub- Saharan Africa.

Dr. Bonner co-founded the nonprofit Network for Inclusion and Advocacy (N.I.A.) and Helping Hands Global Outreach, where she trains practitioners to serve vulnerable populations. As CEO of World Wide Bri, she curates luxury group and solo travel experiences worldwide.

Through her social media presence (@DrBriTheOT) and teaching, Dr. Bonner shares her expertise, inspiring others to advance inclusive care. In her personal life, she enjoys music, dance, knitting and traveling, always spreading joy along the way.

Angela Crawford is in the business of people and content: She builds relationships through better understanding what people and businesses need, and then successfully helps them reach those goals. The Kansas City-area native, with more than a decade of experience in strategic communications, currently serves as Membership and Marketing Vice President for The Builders, a chapter of the AGC. She is also the editor and publisher of Modern Builder magazine and leads the Construction Suicide Prevention Week Organization, which she grew from 60 participants in its first year to nearly 300,000 participants nationwide just three years later.

Crawford holds a Master of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, Public Administration from Truman State University. Her previous roles have been with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, The Pittman Group marketing agency and Lockton.

Crawford lives in the heart of Kansas City with her partner, Steve, and their beloved dogs Tommy and Mikey. A dedicated volunteer, she has served as President of the Truman State University Kansas City Alumni Chapter since 2014. She provided strategic planning and public relations support for Community LINC, a nonprofit group providing transitional housing for homeless Kansas City families; mentored elementary students for the Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy’s Raising Royals After School program; and for nearly a decade she served as a Big Sister for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas.

A lifelong environmental advocate, Crawford was appointed in 2021 to the Kansas City Climate Protection Steering Committee by Mayor Quinton Lucas, and she serves as a member of the Metropolitan Energy Council’s Advisory Board.

Crawford is a member of the Kansas City Society of Association Executives, the Kansas City Lyric Opera Guild, the Society for Marketing Professional Services and Friends of the Kansas City Public Library. She serves as a member of the Kansas City Architectural Foundation Board of Directors, a member of the Associated General Contractors of America’s Business Development Steering Committee, and as a United WE Ambassador.

Recent honors include Young Alumni of the Year (2023) from Truman State University and Emerging Leader Award (2024) from the Kansas City Society of Association Executives.

Christy Crouse is a human rights lawyer and researcher at the Center for Studies on Law, Justice and Society – Dejusticia, an NGO based in Bogotá, Colombia. Christy is a U.S. attorney with a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School, where she focused on international human rights and immigration law. Prior to law school, Christy was a Fulbright Scholar in Tunja, Colombia, where she taught English for a year. She graduated from Truman State University with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Spanish. She has worked on research projects related to migration, climate change, authoritarianism, and corruption, and is interested in the study of comparative law, discrimination, migration and peace.

While attending Truman, Mitch’s extracurricular activities included time as a KTRM DJ & Program Director and founding a rock band that recorded albums and played shows in town. These experiences at Truman were of great importance to Mitch, and led him to Seattle, WA where he continues to work as a musician, music educator, radio DJ and radio station manager.

Kaitlin (Kate) Gallen is a shareholder at Polsinelli PC, based in Kansas City. She advises and trains clients on a wide variety of workplace issues. Kate also   strategically and creatively defends employers in all types and at all stages of  litigation, including in state and federal courts and administrative agencies. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America and was honoree of a Missouri Lawyer’s Media’s Women’s Justice Award for Litigation.

Prior to joining Polsinelli, Kate was a law clerk for the Honorable Mary Russell of the Supreme Court of Missouri. She attended the University of Missouri Law School,  where she was the Managing Editor of the Missouri Law Review. In her free time,  she volunteers with the Child Protection Center and supports a local charter school, Scuola Vita Nuova. Spending time with her husband and their two children and dog is and will always be her favorite thing to do.

Jon Gill grew up in Peculiar, Missouri, graduating from Raymore-Peculiar High School. Jon and his twin sister both decided on Truman, following the steps of their two older sisters. While participating in the Dobson Hall lip-sync competition for Freshman Week orientation, Jon met and befriended his future wife, Erin (of course, Dobson won the lip sync competition!).

While earning his Masters in Education, Jon also earned a Masters in Choral Conducting, studying under Dr. Mark Jennings. After teaching K-12 vocal music for two years at North Platte R-1, he started in his current position in Independence School District. He has been teaching vocal music and guitar in Independence for 10 years, and this year was also asked to teach the 8th grade AVID elective course. He has directed 12 school musicals in his career and assisted with 2 more.

Jon and his family live in Blue Springs, MO, where they are active members of Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. Jon is starting his 14th year as the choir director there. He loves spending times with Erin and their three kids, Clara, Dani and TJ. Some of his favorite pastimes include coaching Dani’s soccer teams, playing games with TJ, and sharing books with Clara.

Sarah Grace believes the world needs more thoughtful people who care enough to make it better. She embodies this belief by balancing her roles as a university marketing professor, corporate consultant, writer, friend, mother, and wife.

Sarah attributes any impact she has on others as a continuation of the impact others have had on her, especially during her time at Truman. From her early experiences as a Joseph Baldwin Academy scholar to her undergraduate studies in Economics and Business Administration, Truman shaped Sarah’s perspective of the world.

Impactful interactions with mentors and professors—including Marianna Giovannini, Polly Matteson, Dr. Steven Smith, Chuck Boughton, Dr. Datha Damron-Martinez, Dr. Debi Cartwright and Dr. Rubana Mahjabeen—influenced her understanding of business’s role in society and inspired her to explore the intersection of business, ethics, and societal good. Her peers in Delta Sigma Pi (a professional business fraternity) and Cardinal Key (a service organization) became lifelong friends who instilled in her the importance of a well-rounded life.

Remi is a first generation college student and a dynamic talent acquisition specialist with Family Dollar and Dollar Tree and played a pivotal role in launching the Champions for Women ARG, dedicated to supporting and developing women within the company. She is an active community member, involved in the Junior League of Memphis, the Memphis Runners Track Club and was a founding member of the Memphis Wine Society. Remi is also committed to mentorship through Backrs, where she helps high school and early-career college students navigate their educational and professional paths. Her career began after graduating from Truman State University and joining Teach For America, a transformative experience that shaped her focus on equity, inclusion, and servant leadership. Beyond her professional achievements, Remi has completed a public policy fellowship with LEE, participated in the New Memphis fellowship, and earned a mini MBA through Abilitie. Her passion for connecting leaders in the retail space with their ideal career paths is matched by her dedication to ensuring they are prepared and empowered to succeed.

Gordon Harrison, an Art History graduate from Truman State University, stands not only as the owner of Lydia’s Cabinet of Curiosities but also as a pioneering figure in the art recovery world and a dedicated preservationist. Specializing in the conservation of oil paintings, Gordon’s career transcends mere restoration; he breathes life back into these historical pieces, ensuring their narratives and vibrant colors endure. His unique approach leverages his academic background to uncover treasures in the rough—those overlooked or undervalued artworks that hold untold stories and immense potential.

Gordon’s most notable achievement includes discovering the #9 most wanted treasure on the Monuments Men’s list, marking him as the first private individual to successfully return a Nazi-stolen painting to its rightful owners. This feat not only highlights his expertise in art conservation but also his commitment to historical justice.

In addition to his work in art, Gordon owns an architectural salvage business where he rescues elements of the past that would otherwise be lost to time. He also restores historic buildings in the Mark Twain Historic District, preserving the architectural heritage of this iconic area. Among his notable restorations is an 1836 Federal one-story stone and brick building that was once condemned. Gordon meticulously restored this building back to its original historic state, filling it with period-appropriate furniture and fine art. This restored gem is now available as an Airbnb, offering guests a unique glimpse into the past.

Gordon’s contributions extend to the academic and cultural spheres, where he has had a fine art exhibition at Hannibal LaGrange College, showcasing his deep understanding and appreciation of art.

Through these endeavors, Gordon bridges the gap between the past and present, allowing future generations to experience the beauty and history these artworks and buildings encapsulate. Beyond his conservation studio, Gordon curates Lydia’s Cabinet of Curiosities, showcasing treasures from every culture around the world, and remains ever vigilant, always on the hunt for the next piece that speaks to his soul.

Gordon and his shop, Lydia’s Cabinet of Curiosities, were the subjects of a documentary that premiered at both the Kansas City FilmFest International and the St. Louis Filmmaker Showcase in 2023, further cementing his impact on the cultural preservation landscape.

Gordon lives in Hannibal, MO, with his wife Ashley (Truman ’07) and their three daughters, Lydia, Genevieve, and Vivian. In his free time, Gordon enjoys kayaking the local creeks, searching for Native American artifacts with his dog, Allie.

Brian is an AP German Teacher at Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, MO. He helps teach a wide array of courses from German 1 All the way through AP German 5, teaching both regular and honors sections. He also taught World Culture classes to gifted elementary school students in his district and regularly leads an exchange program with the secondary school, St. Louis’ German sister city, Stuttgart. When not busy in classes, Brian also coaches Esports at Lindbergh for Overwatch and Valorant, and he has taken his team to numerous state championship appearances.

Brian earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music and German in 2015 from Truman State University. While at Truman, Brian was involved with the Student Ambassadors Orientation Leaders, NAME, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Orchestra, Brass Choir, German tutoring and Prism. After he earned his BA, he earned a Fulbright English Teaching Assistance grant which allowed him to teach in a German secondary school in Berlin, Germany. While there, Brian took advantage of the opportunity to study abroad at Humboldt University in Berlin.

Brian graduated in 2017 with his Master of Arts in Education in Music and later studied Gifted Education at Truman State University. During his graduate studies, he also served as a student representative on the Graduate Council and was a Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant (GTRA) with the Education Department. In 2022, Brian earned a graduate certificate in World Language Teaching German from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Brian lives in St. Louis, MO with his partner James, and his dog, Isabelle. Together they enjoy working in his garden, traveling, attending concerts and playing tabletop games with friends.

Jerry (he/they) is a lifelong learner. After graduating from Truman with a BA in Creative Writing and MA in Elementary Education, he followed wherever his  interests took him. To his loving parents’ concern, this began with selling homemade sourdough bread via bike delivery or at the Kirksville Farmers’ Market, and supporting the environmental efforts in NEMO through community events and permaculture education. Fortunately, these efforts required building websites, so Jerry learned how to do that too.

Now, Jerry is a Software Engineer for Automatic, and focuses on making the WordPress Block Editor accessible to everyone whether you use a mouse, keyboard, screen reader, or eye tracker. He gets to travel to meet with his  international teammates several times a year. The last few trips have taken him to Seville, Montenegro, and Tokyo.

When he’s not working, you might find him playing music with his band The Rad Badishes, putting on a local show at his co-working space AORTA, serving on the Kirksville Parks and Recreation board, skateboarding, playing soccer, crafting cocktails, looking for morels, or, most recently, juggling and doing aerial arts.

He lives in Kirksville with his partner Christine (Truman ’11 and ’14) and three kids.

Marissa LaRose (she/her) is the proud Managing Director of Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, Maryland since April 2020 where she is responsible for the overall business management of the $5.5million organization. Everyman Theatre is a nonprofit regional theatre whose mission is to produce professional theatre that is welcoming, relevant, and accessible to everyone. Prior to joining Everyman, Marissa spent nearly 12 years at Arena Stage in Washington, DC in various production roles that helped to shape her career. She began in Company Management and bookkeeping for the Production Department, then to Production Management, and finally to General Management. She also served as an Event Stage Manager and Teaching Artist for Education Programs at the $23 million organization. Her career at Arena Stage culminated in the role of Senior Director of Operations in which she was responsible for all artist contracting, the building operations and physical plant and an expense budget of $5.5 million.

During her time in Washington, DC, Marissa also served as an event manager for Turnaround Arts at the White House and Kennedy Center, a Stage Manager for the Junior Theater Festival, and a project manager and technical director for the annual ice sculpture exhibit, Ice!, at Gaylord National Harbor.

Marissa has also served as a Board Member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and on various committees since 2012.

Marissa is an avid enthusiast of arts education, project management, and witnessing the joy that the magic of live theatre and performance can bring to audiences and students. She loves hiking and camping, snuggling with her long-time cat, and experiencing the world anew with her 1-year old, Eloise, and husband, Travis. She credits her upbringing on a small farm in southern Missouri with challenging her curiosity, testing her resilience, and building her willingness to tackle any challenge; and she credits her liberal arts education at Truman State University with setting her up to succeed as an executive leader by equipping her to analyze problems from multiple sides, acclimate to changing circumstances, and ability to perform jobs in multiple lanes.

Dr. Tuong-Minh Ly-Le is the Founder and Managing Director of EloQ Communications, a leading public relations and integrated marketing agency based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Since founding EloQ in 2015, Dr. Ly-Le has established the firm as a trusted partner for multinational companies seeking to navigate the Vietnamese market. EloQ is renowned for its “glocal” approach, combining local insights with global best practices, and has represented prominent clients like AstraZeneca, Rakuten Viber, and Techtronic Industries.

Dr. Ly-Le’s leadership has garnered numerous accolades, including Gold Agency of the Year Awards and recognition as a leading figure in the Asia Pacific public relations landscape. Her work is characterized by a commitment to authentic communication, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the Vietnamese market, making her a significant figure in both the professional and academic spheres.

In addition to her role at EloQ, Dr. Ly-Le serves as Dean of the School of Media and Applied Arts at the University of Management and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, where she shares her expertise with the next generation of public relations professionals. Her academic background includes a PhD in Communication, and she is a recognized thought leader in the industry, frequently speaking at international conferences and contributing to public relations and marketing literature.

Danielle (Noring) Madsen is in her 14th year of teaching, including her ninth year for Jefferson City Public Schools in Missouri. She earned degrees from Truman in 2010 and 2012 and most recently completed her Specialist in Secondary Math Curriculum from the University of Missouri. She currently teaches college algebra and AP statistics at Capital City High School.

An avid runner and triathlete, Danielle is married to fellow Truman alum Tyler Madsen. They are the parents of Clayton and Aubrey.

“Education is the great equalizer.” Dr. Maurice Mathis lives and breathes this model and truly believes that access to education at the postsecondary level works to break generational poverty. His 17-year career as a college access professional has set to do this work, providing access to education for marginalized students. Maurice serves as the Senior Director for TRIO Pre-College Programs at NC State University where he provides administrative oversight for four federally funded TRIO programs (two Upward Bound and two Talent Search). Additionally, he serves as the principal investigator for other select pre-college programs that have as their purpose college access and success for middle and high school students.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Truman State University, his Master of Science in Organizational Communication from NC State University, and his Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Fayetteville State University. As an educator and trainer, Dr. Mathis provides a variety of workshops for students and professionals and serves in leadership at the local, regional, and national levels. He has served as a National Trainer for TRIO Training Projects (Priority #5 & Priority #6), a SAEOPP Board Member / Committee Chair, and the NC TRIO President, among others.

Dr. Mathis is an accomplished grant writer, having secured over $9M in state, national, and federal funds. Currently, Maurice’s department services 1,500 students annually across 5 counties in North Carolina.

Cody Lee Pey is a pediatric palliative care social worker in St. Louis, Missouri, where he provides therapeutic and bereavement services to caregivers; educates medical residents regarding end-of-life care and grief; and facilitates the standardization of the bereavement process hospital-wide. He graduated from Truman State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing in 2020; and his poetry has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize. He later graduated from the University of Missouri – St. Louis with a Master of Social Work in 2023, where he serves as a guest lecturer for students in the BSW program. He enjoys baking cookies and taking walks with his dog, Richie, and his husband, Samuel Pey, a fellow graduate of Truman State University.

Dr. Allison Schlobohm (she/her) is a clinical associate professor of management and corporate communication at The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, where she teaches courses on organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion and business communication. She researches the communication practices that dismantle organizational inequities, including inclusive classroom and business methods that encourage courageous conversations about challenging topics.

She first fell in love with the power of education as a student, and she refined her passion for equitable schools and communities as an AmeriCorps service worker in St. Louis City Public Schools and as a graduate instructor in North Carolina prison system. She graduated from Truman in 2007 with a B.A. in communication and holds a PhD and MA in communication and cultural studies from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Jonathan Terry, DO, QME, ABIHM is a 2-time Kirksville graduate: Truman State ’05 and KCOM ’09. He currently serves as an Associate Professor and the Assistant Dean of Community Clinical Education at California Health Sciences University (CHSU).  Dr. Terry is a board-certified osteopathic physician and surgeon, a general psychiatrist, a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), a Diplomat of the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS), and a Diplomat of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIHM). He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).  Dr. Terry is proud to be a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Ambassador, and works primarily with underserved and migrant worker populations, high-acuity inpatient psychiatric patients, and in program and policy-building initiatives. He has also qualified as a witness in federal and state courts as a subject matter expert in psychiatry. Dr. Terry’s clinical interests include primary care consultation, nutrition, osteopathy, integrative medicine, strength-based therapies and prevention. He is married to Elizabeth, and they have 2 children: 15-year-old Landon, and 1.5-year-old Noodle, a rescued 85-pound Belgian Malinois mix.

Evie (Clark) Townley is an Enrollment Success Manager with Niche.com, a college search platform. As an Enrollment Success Manager, Evie works directly with colleges that offer Direct Admissions programs, which aim to remove barriers for students interested in college by offering admission and scholarship up front. Her love for higher education bloomed during her time at Truman and has continued to be a passion in the years following graduation. As a first- generation student, the opportunities that Truman offered Evie inspired her to continue working with students seeking to change their lives through education.

Originally from Quincy, IL, Evie graduated from Truman in August 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, and minors in Spanish and Communication. During her time at Truman, Evie was involved in Tau Lambda Sigma, Alpha Kappa Psi, and was a proud Student Ambassador, sharing her love for Truman with prospective students and their families.

Following graduation, Evie worked in the Office of Admission at Truman, recruiting future Bulldogs. During that time, she also completed a Master of Science in Student Affairs Administration through the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.

Currently living in Kansas City, MO, Evie enjoys spending time with her husband, Cal, and her son, Rowan. When she’s not chasing after her toddler, she enjoys reading, baking, and creating punny embroidery projects.

Sarah I. Vincent, Attorney, Husch Blackwell, helps clients proactively address labor and employment matters, creating an inclusive and welcoming culture for their employees. Sarah came to the practice of law after working as a high school teacher in an underserved community—an experience that left her longing for a career that would provide a stronger voice for advocacy work. She focused first on immigration law, externing with the Department of Justice and the Executive Office of Immigration Review. However, a summer at a labor and employment defense firm demonstrated to her how powerful the practice area was, with its many opportunities to help companies effect positive change for their employees. As a labor and employment attorney, Sarah counsels national employers on a range of issues, with a specific focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) and how to cultivate inclusive hiring and retention practices, especially for justice-impacted individuals. Sarah is certified in DEI from Cornell University, is an alumnus of the Fair Chance Corporate Cohort, and received the 2024 Young Alumni of the Year Award from Pepperdine University for her work in DEI.

From an early age, Dr. Haley found chiropractic care through her love for horses. She realized the impact chiropractic care made on her horse’s performance which led her to her own first adjustment.

Dr. Haley went to Truman State University where she met her husband Chase, studied exercise physiology and began her love for the human body. She then furthered her education at Cleveland Chiropractic College where she found her passion for trusting the body’s innate ability to express health.

Dr. Haley opened her office, Evergreen Chiropractic, in Lees Summit, Missouri. She loves to serve her families to help them to live a life full of health and potential. She loves to encourage patients through their own healing journey, helping them to trust the body God designed.

Dr. Haley and her family live in Pleasant Hill. She is a retired Field Artillery Captain of 10 years, Army wife, mother, adventure lover, and is obsessed with chai tea. She and her husband Chase have one son Brooks (1) who is wild and full of life. Dr. Haley and her husband are expecting their second child this coming March.

Certifications & Qualifications:

Missouri State Board Certified

Certified by National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Webster Technique Certified for Pregnant Mothers

Certificate of Proficiency in Pediatric and Family Chiropractic