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Our Team


We are a team of individuals passionate about improving the lives of Kentucky’s disadvantaged citizens. As the state association representing all 23 regional Community Action Agencies, we leverage the knowledge, resources and collective energy of our network to fuel our work.

In addition to our hardworking staff, we are supported by a dedicated and results-driven board of directors. Each board member brings a unique perspective to the table, representing communities across the entire Commonwealth. We invite you to get to know us.

 

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Our Team

Community Action Promise


Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.


Our Team


  • Rick Baker, Executive Director
  • Melissa McClain, CSBG/RPIC Program Administrator, NCRT
  • Margie Meehan, Program Lead
  • Katlyn Miller, Opportunity Lead
  • JoEllen Dawson, Technical Assistance Provider
  • Misty Seitz, KYNECT Event Coordinator
  • Pam Polly, Executive Assistant


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Board of Directors



Executive Committee
Board Members
  • Catrena Bowman, Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, Chair
  • Hal B. Goode, Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Vice Chair
  • Troy Roberts, Blue Grass Community Action Partnership, Secretary
  • Robin Whitaker, Daniel Boone Community Action Agency, Treasurer
  • Paul Dole, KCEOC Community Action Partnership, At Large
  • Kim Embrey-Hill, Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency, At Large
  • Robert S. Jones, Audubon Area Community Services
  • Craig Brock, Bell-Whitley Community Action Agency
  • Wanda Thacker, Big Sandy Area Community Action Program
  • Troy Roberts, Blue Grass Community Action Partnership
  • Hal B. Goode, Central Kentucky Community Action Council
  • Sharon Price, Community Action Council
  • Carla Brown, Community Action of Southern Kentucky
  • Robin Whitaker, Daniel Boone Community Action Agency
  • Martina Roe, Gateway Community Action Agency
  • Donna Pace, Harlan County Community Action Agency
  • Paul Dole, KCEOC Community Action Partnership
  • David Estepp, Kentucky River Foothills Development Council
  • Nick Shearer, Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency
  • Kenneth Walters, Licking Valley Community Action Program
  • Tawny Acker, LKLP Community Action Council
  • Patricia Williams, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services
  • Beth Spencer, Middle Kentucky Community Action Partnership
  • Kim Embrey-Hill, Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency
  • Victoria Greene, Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency
  • Catrena Bowman, Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission
  • Harold Monroe, Pennyrile Allied Community Services
  • Angela Anderson, Tri-County Community Action Agency
  • Dr. Uppinder Mehan, West Kentucky Allied Services