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SUMMARY:IN-PERSON | CEO Series with Pawsperity's Natasha Herdman!
DESCRIPTION:The CEO Series\, originally established in 2001\, offers members and guests the opportunity to connect with Kansas City CEOs as they share their leadership journeys\, insights from their business experiences\, and the latest business trends. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal and professional performance or simply hear from top industry leaders\, this is an event you won't want to miss!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us June 10th for lunch at UMKC Bloch Executive Hall\, as we hear from Pawsperity's CEO\, Natasha Herdman!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNatasha Herdman believes in a two-generation approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. Basic needs for food and shelter must be met before a parent can focus on guiding children through school and out of poverty\, so a living-wage\, family-flexible career for the parent is key. Natasha has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Iowa and an Executive Master's degree in public administration from the UMKC Bloch School. She is passionate about working with mothers and fathers with multiple barriers to entering the workforce\, such as low reading skills\, severe trauma\, or past incarceration. Pawsperity was highlighted in the MO State of the State address in 2026 as a model for ending poverty and is working towards national expansion. \n\n\n\nNatasha Kirsch: Fighting poverty\, two generations at a time | TED Talk\n\nPawsperity | Pet Care That Unleashes Human Potential
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\nThe CEO Series\, originally established in 2001\, offers members and guests the opportunity to connect with Kansas City CEOs as they share their leadership journeys\, insights from their business experiences\, and the latest business trends. Whether you'\;re looking to enhance your personal and professional performance or simply hear from top industry leaders\, this is an event you won'\;t want to miss!
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\n\nNatasha Herdman \;believes in a two-generation approach to breaking the cycle of poverty. Basic needs for food and shelter must be met before a parent can focus on guiding children through school and out of poverty\, so a living-wage\, family-flexible career for the parent is key. Natasha has an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Iowa and an Executive Master&rsquo\;s degree in public administration from the UMKC Bloch School. She is passionate about working with mothers and fathers with multiple barriers to entering the workforce\, such as low reading skills\, severe trauma\, or past incarceration. Pawsperity was highlighted in the MO State of the State address in 2026 as a model for ending poverty and is working towards national expansion. \;
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\nNatasha Kirsch: Fighting poverty\, two generations at a time | TED Talk\n\n
Pawsperity | Pet Care That Unleashes Human Potential
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LOCATION:IN-PERSON AT UMKC BLOCH EXECUTIVE HALL 5108 CHERRY STREET\, ROOM 414 You will receive an email from UMKC Parking 24-48 hours prior to the program. This will include a personalized link to the parking registration portal. To complete registration\, you will enter your vehicle information\, including your license plate number. Parking is available in the Cherry Street Garage and you are able to park in Lot 12\, Lot 14 or Lot 19\, or any of the other lots in red on the map (see here).
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URL:https://members.centralexchange.org/events/details/in-person-ceo-series-with-pawsperity-s-natasha-herdman-26068
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