our board
TaSean Lockett
CHAIR
Avila University
Janita Webb
VICE CHAIR
UMKC Institute for Urban Education
Melissa Brown
TREASURER
Hollis + Miller Architects
Demario Richardson
SECRETARY
KC Care Health Center
Crystal Everett
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Nita Parker
The Marketeering Group
Courtland Smith
Hogan Preparatory Academy
Dr. Karenbeth Zacharias
University of St. Mary
emeritus members
Start at Zero proudly recognizes the exemplary service, leadership,
and trailblazing of its founding, emeritus members of its Board of Directors.
Angela DeWilde, Founder/Executive Director, Start at Zero
Stephenie Smith
Emily Buckley
Scott Hall
Edgar Palacios
NaTika Rowles
Darryl Answer
Rick Winslow