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About Us
Founded in 2012, ADHDKC is Kansas City’s Award Winning Non-Profit CHADD Chapter. ADHDKC provides support for thousands of area parents/caregivers of ADHD kids and adults thriving with ADHD.
We are committed to providing monthly group meetings, community outreach and the sharing updated news and resources about ADHD.
ADHDKC was created to build awareness while countering myths and
misunderstandings associated with ADHD.
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ADHDKC has twice been awarded CHADD Chapter of the Year - 2014 and 2021!
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To learn about CHADD membership, see the bottom of this page.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING
CHADD is dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our employees, volunteers, and community. Our mission is to empower individuals with ADHD and other neurodivergent traits, valuing diversity in all its forms. We are actively working to dismantle barriers, ensuring fair access and participation for all. Inclusion is central to our culture, where every voice matters. We continuously learn and evolve, seeking feedback and advocating for solidarity with marginalized communities. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, reflecting our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Staff & Board
Our board members are professional volunteers who share an interest in helping families learn to manage the complexities of ADHD so they can thrive.
Volunteers
ADHDKC is run by volunteers. All Board Members, Coordinators, and Speakers volunteer their time.
If you're wanting to be a part of our great team, let us know with this short form.
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Advisory Board Executive Committee
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Chairperson - Kristen Stuppy
Vice Chairperson - Jeremy Didier
Secretary - Tish Taylor
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Advisory Board Members​
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Abbie Brown, LCP, Adult Group Co-coordinator, Enso Therapy Group
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Jeremy Didier, LMSW PCC PCAC, CHADD Board of Directors President, ImpactParents
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Lauren Dreher, Peer-to-Peer Coordinator, Women's Group Co-Coordinator
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Nic Doucette, Adult Group Co-coordinator
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Saber Hossinei, Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office
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Susanna (Sasha) Haarhoff, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Jordan Psychological Center
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Desztini Howard, MD, St. Luke's Family Medicine
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Lindsey Leach, past Adult's Group Facilitator
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Simone Moody, PhD - Children's Mercy
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Stefany Ortiz, LMSW - KU Counseling & Psychological Services
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Christina Pynn, PhD - Children's Mercy, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kansas School of Medicine, Women's Group Co-Coordinator
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Kristen Stuppy, MD - Pediatric Partners, Teach Me ADHD
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Carrie Thompson - Counselor at JCCC- Industrial Technology
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Rachel Tinsley, Adult's Group Coordinator
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Sara Whelan, Parent Group Coordinator, Miranda Counseling
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CHADD Membership
Our members are encouraged to join CHADD. Your paid membership helps to financially support our chapter.​​​
