Mary McAferty, HR Director

Office of Information Technology Services

Mentoring

Mission: Empower, encourage, inspire and support Women In State Employment through mentorship.

Committee Co-Chairs:

Dana Morales, Director of Operations Support

Office of Information Technology Services

Our History

Kansas WISE was launched as Women's Forum in January, 2021.  Since then, it has transitioned to Kansas WISE (Women In State Employment) with a steering committee made up of four committees and monthly events open to all state employees.

Career Development

Mission: Provide education, information, support and connection opportunities for women in state employment towards lifelong career and professional aspirations.

Committee Co-Chairs:

Vacant

Marlys Shomber-Jones, Program Consultant II

Parsons State Hospital & Training Center

Personal Development, Self-Care and Wellness

Mission:  A group of people from different agencies, backgrounds and experiences, working together to uplift women and their allies by promoting overall well-being.

Committee Co-Chairs:

Vacant

Vacant

At-Large Committee

Alexandra Blasi, Executive Secretary

Kansas Board of Pharmacy

Kami Cusick, Director of Strategic Initiatives

Department of Administration

Allie Denning, Director of Public Affairs

Office of Information Technology Services

Brandi Turner, DEI Officer

Department for Children and Families