YMCA of Greater Kansas City Announces New CFO
Gina Knapp will join the YMCA of Greater Kansas City as Chief Financial Officer on July 7, 2025. A seasoned financial executive and civic leader, she brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit finance, strategic planning and youth development. Most recently she served as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. For 165 years, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City has strengthened our community, shaping futures and fostering a brighter Kansas
ICE Studios School of Dance featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show for nonprofit mentorship work
Kansas City’s own ICE Studios School of Dance was spotlighted on national television when Kelly Clarkson surprised dance instructor Isha Williams for her inspiring nonprofit mission in February 2025. ICE STUDIOS offers affordable classes in hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and acrobatics. Focused on inner-city youth, ICE Studios blends technique training with mentorship, scholarships, and community outreach. The feature emphasized the transformational power of dance through mentorship and
