Meet Our
Team

Katie joined the Missouri Mental Health Foundation in 2021 as the Associate Director/Marketing Coordinator, taking on the Executive Director position later that year. Previously, she was with the Department of Mental Health for 10 years frequently working alongside the Foundation on various projects and events including establishing and coordinating the Real Voices – Real Choices Conference.

During her tenure at DMH, she helped improve access for Missourians to behavioral healthcare, conducted agency reviews to ensure service delivery systems met the standards and program quality expected of the State of Missouri, and connected justice-involved individuals to specialized programs to reduce (re)incarceration and increase public safety. Katie graduated from Florida State University with a Master of Social Work. She currently lives in Joplin with her fiancé, Ricky, daughter, Ryleigh and their three dogs. When she isn’t keeping busy with family, you can find her reading a book or cooking for her loved ones.

Sheila joined the Missouri Mental Health Foundation in 2015 as the Marketing and Events Coordinator. Prior to the Foundation, she was employed by the Missouri Department of Mental Health for 37 years, holding several positions—but most recently, she worked as a Telecommunications Analyst. Sheila was instrumental in establishing a social media platform for the Foundation as well as increasing a network of partners for the Foundation through exhibiting, sharing resources, sponsorship commitments and all other activities through which the Foundation is involved.

Outside of working for the State and the Foundation, Sheila is currently the bookkeeper for her husband’s business, Kliethermes Construction and Plumbing, LLC, for the last 35 years and now her son’s business, Timberline Construction Services, LLC, for the last 4 years. She currently holds the position of Project Specialist for the Foundation. She lives in Westphalia on 36 acres, where she finds peace and serenity with her husband of 45 years. She has 3 daughters, 1 son, and 4 grandchildren who are the light of her life!

Jordyn joined the Missouri Mental Health Foundation in 2023 as the Community Engagement Coordinator. She graduated from Columbia College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing. In her role, she leads community outreach efforts and brings experience in social media management, graphic design, event planning, partnership development, and strategic marketing.

Jordyn is passionate about building meaningful connections and helping communities access resources that promote mental health and well-being. She enjoys using creativity to support initiatives that make a positive impact across Missouri.

Jordyn lives in Westphalia with her husband, daughter, and dog. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and trying new experiences.

Hannah joined the Missouri Mental Health Foundation in 2023 as an Administrative Assistant. She pursued higher education at State Fair Community College where she continued her love for softball. She later attended Lincoln University, where she continued to excel both academically and personally. She has had the privilege of working as a Patient Care Technician at Capital Region, where she had direct interactions with individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders. This experience heightened her awareness of the importance of mental health and fueled her commitment to contribute meaningfully to the field.

Beyond her professional endeavors, she finds joy in attending dirt track races with her boyfriend and his son. Family holds a special place in her heart, and she considers herself a big family person.