Community Mental Health Fund
Our Mission
About Us
Our Team
Board and Committees
Sandra E. Jiles, MPA
Alice Kitchen, LCSW, MPA
Rochelle L. Harris, Ph.D.
Karla Williams
Desarae G. Harrah, J.D.
Harrah Law LLC
Jessica Garcia
Educator
Suzie Post
Community Volunteer
Dr. James M. Walden
Community Volunteer
Board of Trustees
- Sandra E. Jiles, MPA – Chair
- Dacia L. Moore, MA, LPC – Vice Chair
- Karla Williams – Treasurer
- Jessica Garcia – Secretary
- Marsha Campbell – Board Member
- Alice Kitchen, LCSW, MPA – Board Member
- Rochelle L. Harris, Ph.D. – Board Member
- Kirby A. Randolph, Ph.D. – Board Member
- Desarae G. Harrah, J.D. – Board Member
- James M. Walden, MD – Board Member
- Suzie Post – Board Member
Advisory Council (AC)
The Advisory Council (AC) advises the Community Mental Health Fund’s staff and board on matters impacting community mental health services in Jackson County, Missouri. The AC is chartered by the board. Rather than a voting committee of the board, the AC engages in dialog and may undertake projects in support of quality mental health services that are equitably accessible and responsive to the varied and unique needs of County residents.
- Dr. Kristina Jones – Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
- Fausto Mora – Consultant, Mattie Rhodes Center
- Dr. Gino Taylor – The Family Conservancy
- Jacquelyn C. Moore – Community Volunteer
- RaeShaun Williams
- Dr. Kirby A. Randolph – Trustee
- Karyn Finn - Cornerstones of Care
- Sandra Jiles – Trustee
Accountability and Compliance Committee
Meets as needed. Works with staff to monitor agency site review reports, assure agency compliance with Board policies, contract terms, and approved service plans. Responsible for recommending quality improvement plans to the full Board including technical assistance, remediation, sanctions, contract termination.
- Rochelle Harris, Chair
- Marsha Campbell
- Alice Kitchen
- Sandra Jiles
Appropriations Committee
Meets about 3 times per year. Reviews proposals and recommends contract amounts to the Board. Considers major requests from agencies to modify services or costs during the contract period.
- Marsha Campbell, Chair
- Alice Kitchen, Co-Chair
- Rochelle Harris
- Sandra Jiles
Education and Planning Committee
Meets about 3 times per year or as needed. Takes lead role in setting a long-range course for funding and program development to address identified needs, problems or opportunities. Works with staff to plan an annual retreat, Board meeting presentations, and agency visits.
- Dacia Moore, Chair
- Marsha Campbell
- Sandra Jiles
- Jessica Garcia
- Suzie Post
- Karla Williams
Finance and Internal Committee
Meets about 2 times per year or as needed. Works with staff to develop an annual budget, reviews the annual audit. Reviews policies and legal matters as needed, submitting final decisions to the full board for approval. Oversees the work of, and is a resource to, the Executive Director regarding day-to-day management and operations.
- Karla Williams, Treasurer and Chairperson
- Dacia Moore, Co-Chair
- Sandra Jiles
Value-Based Payment (VBP) Committee
Meets about 3 times per year or as needed. Works with staff to review and modify incentive criteria, and policy matters related to value-based payments and key performance indicator (KPI) reports. Recommends policy and payment decisions to the full board.
- James Walden, Chair
- Marsha Campbell
- Dacia Moore
- Kirby Randolph
- Karla Williams
- Sandra Jiles