Meet Our New Members
We are pleased to have you join our local chapter.
We look forward to networking and learning together! 

Recent New Members in 2023

Amy Yang, KCU Student

Erin Dickey, Orthopedic Surgeons PA 

Cathi Smith, Brad Storm MD LLC

Janice Brooke,  Ability KC

Joan Moya - Complete Family Care LLC

Tiffany Speaks - Sunflower 
Neonatology Associates 

2022 New Members 
Peggy Driver, Hunkeler Eye Institute
Jennifer Luttrell, Mid-America Gastro-Intestinal Cons.
Sheneka High Baby and Child Associates
Mike Mendez, AccurIt Systems/HeathIT
Sheneka High, Baby and Child Associates
Theryn Johnson, Facial Surgery Group

Dr. James A DiRenna, Barnes Medical Group
KCU University, Docent UMKC

Branden Chavez, Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc. 
Chelsea Stuart, Orthopedic Surgeons, Inc.
Jolie Diaz, Jeff David Insurance 
Joe Kaufman, Saint Luke's Physician Group
Samantha Palmieri, Blue Cross & Blue Shield KC
Myranda Cleary, Blue Cross & Blue Shield KC
David Johnson, Cradle Thru College Care
Tamy Brown, MA, Heart & Lung Surgeons
Chuck Lyon, Central States Recovery
Steve Cargill, e Sentrine
Amy Burke, AB Marketing Company
Brenda Olson, Great Plains Health Alliance 

Chuck Lyon!

“I’m excited to join GKC as I work with many managers and partners already. I look forward to attending meetings to get to know members on a personal level, share some laughs and help as I can. I look forward to networking to find solutions to old and new challenges facing the healthcare community. Collaborate together for the better of all. I plan to attend meetings and evening networking as my schedule allows.”  
- Works for Central States Recovery

Myranda Cleary!
“I joined GKC MGMA to connect with members and learn more about practice administration. My plan is to move in that direction. My passion is to improve quality of care, which takes the burden off clinicians so they can do what they do best. My focus is on networking, sharing experiences, learning best practices, and valuable tips/tricks members can pass on from their tenure in healthcare. Activities of interest are happy hours, presentations, continuing education opportunities as well as conferences. In person events are my preferred way to connect and learn.” - Works for Blue Cross & Blue Shield

Meet Joe Kaufman!  

“The greatest benefit of joining a local MGMA chapter is networking. Whether used to commiserate with others that are experiencing common problems, or learning of solutions that others have implemented successfully, networking with your peers offers the opportunity to interact with like-minded individuals.” -- Works at Saint Luke's Physician Group

Ashley Blacketer

Ashley joined GKC MGMA because -“The reputation of the organization and the ability to network with colleagues. It has presented me the opportunity to expand my connections and learn from those in the medical field. 
As a member, I hope to be able to learn about new and exciting things through MGMA that may be beneficial to Imaging for Women, build relationships, gain knowledge as well as share all of the new and cutting edge technology that Imaging for Women is able to provide to patients.” - Imaging for Women 

Christopher Campbell!

“Networking! We have a much higher chance of success when we know who to go to solve our problems. Associations such as the MGMA help build this network of support. It allows us to more effectively benefit each other in ways that lead to our shared long-term success.” 
-- Works for Berlin Wheeler