BOARD CHAIR

I am an Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church currently serving as Senior Pastor of Asbury UMC in Prairie Village. I am blessed and thrilled to serve as a Board Member of the Hub Argentine. My wife Leighann, our two children and I have lived in the greater Kansas City area since 2012. In my free time I enjoy sports (with an irrational love for the Royals), movies, reading, trivia, and spending time with friends and family. I am very grateful for the work of the Hub and its fantastic community impact that will continue to flourish in the coming years.

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BOARD VICE CHAIR

Naomi is an educator with 15 years of experience. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she moved to KCK 10 years ago to serve the immigrant and refugee community in the area. She currently serves as the Coordinator of Students Support Programs at KCKPS. There she oversees various programs like Attend to Achieve and Positive Alternative for Children in Trouble, as well as serving families with wrap-around services to support student achievement. She is also an advocate and community organizer seeking equity and justice – serving on boards and volunteering with organizations such as the Hub. Naomi was part of the Argentine neighborhood for 6 years and currently lives in the historic Westheight neighborhood with her husband Randy Lopez. On Saturday mornings you can usually find Naomi making brunch, reading a good book, or leading a march for justice.

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TREASURER

I’ve spent the last 15 years working in the nonprofit sector, creating meaningful programs and connections that give back to local and global communities. As an Argentine resident and bilingual leader, I love inspiring growth and collaboration across cultures. When I’m not at my kids’ sporting events or chasing after my three kids and energetic dog, you’ll find me working out or planning my next adventure!

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SECRETARY

Joyce is a certified candidate for ministry pursuing ordination as an elder in the United Methodist Church. Joyce believes in fully embodying faith, which looks like showing up, interrupting oppressive structures, and doing things with people, not for them. She thinks that if we use the gifts within the community to guide our work together we can only win. One of Joyce’s favorite things to do is laugh, she loves stand-up comedy, and finding irony in every situation. Before moving to Kansas City, Joyce grew up on a dairy farm in rural Illinois. She is a graduate of Culver-Stockton College and currently studies Divinity at Saint Paul School of Theology. When she is not hanging out at The Hub or spending time with her neighbors, Joyce loves spending time with her husband Alex, traveling, playing piano, making fun of her husband’s obsession with sports, and learning languages.

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I am a retired United Methodist clergywoman who now lives in Argentine. Originally from N.J., my family moved to Rosedale in KCK when I was 10.

My father was also a UM clergy person, and was the director of Cross-lines in Armourdale for many years, so I grew up watching that organization work together with the community. Respect, dignity and agency were always core values of that work.

I was a Registered Nurse for about 23 years before I went back to school for my Divinity degree and became a minister. I have two wonderful grown sons who live close by. One of my very favorite things about living here is that there is a public library within easy walking distance from my home!

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I first got involved in The Hub by volunteering with my church - Stilwell United Methodist - to do some basic cleaning and painting.  Since that initial time a few years ago, it has been very exciting to see how The Hub has been and is still being transformed to provide services, meet some of the needs of, and be a partner with the Argentine community.  I am a (retired) civil engineer.  My wife Cindy and I have two grown children that live in the KC area, and we enjoy spending time with them, their families and especially a 3-year old grandson.  I am honored to be a member of the Board and I look forward to seeing many great things that are to come.

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Rev. Hyun-Jin Cho joined the Hub Board of Directors in 2024.

Rev. Cho serves as the Northeast Kansas District Superintendent with the Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church. Prior to his appointment as district superintendent, Rev. Cho served as a pastor for United Methodist Church congregations in the Kansas towns of Lecompton, Topeka and Pittsburg.

A native of South Korea, Rev. Cho first came to the U.S. in 2006 to study at Saint Paul School of Theology.

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I live in the Argentine community and I like that there’s a sense of community here. I look forward to the opportunity to serve within my community and I am committed to being a part of the groundwork leading to change. I’m also looking forward to building relationships within The Hub Board of Directors and with members of the community. I enjoy collecting plants and learning about them, catching up with friends/relatives, and spending time with my husband & son. And, I could teach you how to update a space by consolidating items, cleaning, and organizing it--usually within a day!

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I am a life-long United Methodist and currently worship at St. Paul’s UMC. Though I grew up in the Kansas City area, I only recently became a resident of Argentine. I am so excited to serve this community as a board member of The Hub Argentine. I'm a graduate of the University of Kansas, and I work as the Grants & Accounting Coordinator at the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault. I love reading science fiction and fantasy, playing D&D, streaming video games, and chilling on the couch with my dog. Also, I would totally be responsible with a flamethrower!

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Bio Coming Soon!

As Director of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic Development Fund’s Scholarship Program, Alex serves alongside a team that is committed to expand access to higher education and success for students across the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Alex is passionate about education and leads a program that continues to break down financial barriers, supports first-generation college students, and cultivates future leaders who are shaping our community and beyond, with 613 scholars enrolled in 68 colleges and universities nationwide.

Alex is grateful for the opportunities her journey has led her to, with recent recognition including being featured in the Kansas City Business Journal as “20 People to Know in Education” and named semifinalist for the inaugural Kauffman Uncommon Leader Impact Award.

On a personal level, Alex’s favorite therapy is being around dogs, working in her garden, soaking up the sunshine and coffee. She enjoys exploring mountains, beaches and chasing waterfalls, with her husband Ray and their dog Jacinto and experiencing the world in different languages!

She previously served as Commissioner for Parks and Recreation and enjoyed being part of the Zoological District. Alex currently serves on the Board of The Hub Argentine and is excited about the growth of an organization that provides crucial resources to the community she serves.

Alex holds a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Reid has lived in Kansas City, MO for the past 16 years and calls KC home. 

He has over 15 years of experience working in nonprofit fundraising, to include database management and donor relations. He holds a Master of Public Administration from UMKC with concentrations in nonprofit leadership and fundraising. He is a member at Asbury UMC in Prairie Village and enjoys singing with the Heartland Men's Chorus. 

As a Hub board member, he loves being a part of an organization driving social connectivity and civic pride. 

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Dr. Tim Steele is an audiologist and President/CEO of Associated Audiologists, Inc. a local audiology private practice.  Tim and his wife Julie have four children, live in Olathe, KS and are active members of Old Mission United Methodist church.  He has been active in volunteerism and service through church, work, and through Rotary.   He is honored to serve on board and be part of the exciting community work of The Hub Argentine.

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