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Our community is open to grant professionals of all skill levels.
The Heart of America Chapter of the Grant Professionals Association meets every other month to provide professional development, grants-based training, and a supportive community of colleagues and peers to the grant professionals located in and around the Kansas City area. With over seventy members on both sides of the state line, the Heart of America chapter provides a place to hone your craft, improve your reach, and build your support network. Come join us for a meeting soon!
The Heart of America Chapter is governed by a board of directors. The 2026 Board is listed below.
2026 Heart of America Chapter board:
- Cindy Lynn, GPC, President
- Dani Schaefer, GPC, MPA, Vice President and Communications Chair
- Kari Cronbaugh-Auld, MSW, GPC, Secretary/Treasurer
- Mark Dunlap, GPC, Regional Conference Chair
- Sheila Montgomery, CFRE, GPC, Membership Chair
- Tara Wolfe, MPA, GPC, Scholarship Chair
- Michaela Behymer, Member at Large
- Jasmine Markanday, MBA, CGMS, GPC, RPO, Member at Large
Heart of America Chapter is affiliated with the national Grant Professionals Association.