STAFF

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY SERVICES

STAFF

STAFF MEMBERS

STEPHANIE COOPER, LMSW

Chief Executive Officer

Primary advocate for the mission, vision, and values of Douglass Community Services. Has extensive background in non-profit management including grant administration, program development, strategic planning, fundraising, board governance, personnel, marketing and financial oversight. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Christopher Newport University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work with an emphasis on Policy, Planning and Administration from University of Missouri-Columbia.

KARA VIOREL

Chief Financial Officer

A Hannibal native, Kara brings over 20 years of strong operational experience from multiple, local organizations. An organized leader with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry, she is passionate about finance with a purpose.  Kara's commitment to financial transparency, accountability and strategic financial planning algins perfectly with the values of non-profit work. 

 

 Kara believes that relationship building is key to grow as a professional. Community involvement is another passion for her. She has actively contributed toward fundraising for charities and has a passion to help those in need. Whether it is Holy Family School, Little Black Book Ladies in Business, the YMCA, Kiwanis Club or being involved in Hannibal Chamber events, she cares about her community and wants to do whatever she can to help support it.  She is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in non-profit. She is also an entrepreneur and business owner - owning and managing The Rialto event venue in downtown Hannibal with her husband, AJ.


"I am thrilled and honored to join Douglass Community Services. I am excited to apply my financial and non-profit expertise to drive positive change and contribute to the greater good through my role as Chief Financial Officer."

EMILY TREVATHAN

Chief Operation Officer

Emily Trevathan is a Hannibal native with a Masters of Arts in Economics, experience working for a Fortune 500 company, and owning a local business, Twisted Juniper Yoga. She is a Realtor Associate with Prestige Realty, Inc and a recipient of the Ilearn scholarship funded by Down Country. Emily served a term on the Board of Directors for Hannibal Area Chamber of Commerce and is active in the community.

KELLIE DIETRICH

Chief  Human Resource Officer

Kellie Dietrich, Human Resources Director: Provides direction in the design, implementation and administration of personnel related policies and services for Douglass Community Services. Holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from Truman State University.

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

FAITH CARR

Head Start Director

Faith Carr is the Head Start Director. She has worked in the Head Start program for 36 years and with Douglass Community Services for 26 years. Faith has a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. Her goal is to support children and families in our eight county area as they prepare for school and life. She looks forward to her continuing work with Douglass and its community partners.

KARA BLIVEN

CASA Lead Volunteer Coordinator

Hi! I’m Kara- a Marion County native returned after residing in Columbia, MO for 6 years to attend Columbia College and obtain my Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Administration. Following graduation, I became a Children’s Division Investigator where my passion for helping children in need grew . After a brief move to working with Department of Corrections as a Correctional Case Manager, I was drawn to returning to helping children and families in the community as a Foster Care Case Manager for two years, where I first hand saw the impact and difference CASA makes in the child welfare system. Serving as a CASA Advocate Supervisor for a year, my heart for our mission to serve children in need, giving them a voice, and being an advocate for the little ones in our communities that need one most, continues to grow. I’m thrilled to return to the NEMO area and help serve our families in need through Douglass Community Services CASA as the Volunteer Director.

MIKE BLASE

Housing /Utility Assistance Coordinator

Responsible for writing and administering several grants to assist households that are at-risk of homelessness in Marion and Ralls counties. Mike represents Douglass in multiple collaboration efforts with other area agencies to help area clients overcome housing obstacles. After working for the Hannibal Public Schools for 32 years as a teacher, counselor, and coach, Mike has been with Douglass since 2013. Blase holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Education in Educational and Counseling Psychology, both from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

ALAN WILKERSON

Senior Corps Director

Raised in Northeast Missouri and a proud resident of Hannibal for the past 15 years, Alan brings a wealth of experience and a strong sense of community to his role. With a solid background in banking and finance, Alan has accumulated over 10 years of expertise in various finance-related fields.

Holding an MBA in Data Analytics, Alan combines a deep understanding of financial systems with advanced analytical skills to drive impactful results. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his active involvement in both the local community and his church, where he contributes his time and talents to support and uplift those around him.

Passionate about leveraging data to inform decision-making and enhance financial strategies, Alan is dedicated to bringing both professional acumen and community spirit to his work.


HAROLD SMITH

RSVP Coordinator

Harold joined Douglass as RSVP Coordinator in March, 2022. Prior to that, he spent 50 years in broadcast and print media in Western Illinois and Northeast Missouri. Harold is a native of the “Twin Pikes,” born in Louisiana, graduated from high school at West Pike in Kinderhook. He is a resident of Winchester, Illinois, married, with two sons, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

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