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Our Staff
Gary J. Parker
Gary J. Parker is our Executive Director, and lives in Colby, Kansas.
A former music teacher, Gary got involved with advocacy, due to his own illnesses dealing with major depression and hospitalizations.
Gary spends his time travelling all across the state of Kansas and the country, being a vocal voice for adult consumers
with mental illnesses. Gary has been with the CAC since it started in 2000. Gary serves as a mentor of the Leadership
Academy, several subcommittees, and as advisor to Wings Upon the Prairie, his CRO located in Colby. Gary also serves
on the Governor's Mental Health Services Planning Council (GMHSPC) representing Adults with Severe and Persistent Mental
Illnesses.
Cherie Bledsoe
Cherie Bledsoe is our Assistant Director, and lives in Kansas City, Kansas.
Cherie assists our Executive Director, as well as our Leadership Academy Director. Cherie is an active voice at
the local, state, and national levels. Cherie is a member of the Governor's Mental Health Services Planning Council,
and is a member of the Transformation Subcommittee.
Koleen Garrison
Koleen Garrison is our Adminstrative Coordinator, and lives in Great Bend, Kansas.
Koleen is a vital part of the organization, working closely with the Executive Director, the Board of Directors, and the Leadership
Academy classes. Koleen is also the editor of our newsletter, the "Kansas Consumer Connection." At the
state level, Koleen is a member of the Transformation Subcommittee of the GMHSPC.
Su Budd
Su Budd is our Leadership Academy Director, and lives in Kansas City, Kansas.
Su is one of the founders of the Consumer Movement at the national level. Su designed our Leadership Academy, which
is a nine month long academy. Currently, 25 students are enrolled for the FY '09 class. Su stays very busy,
being an active participant with the CAC, as well as recently being part of the planning committee for the 2007 Alternatives
Conference, held in St. Louis.
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