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ADVISORY TEAM

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JAMIE WAGNER

Dr. Jamie Wager is the Division Chief of Breast Surgical Oncology at KU Medical Center. Her passions for LIFTKC revolve around integrating healthcare conversations more broadly into the community.

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ADAM HAWLEY

Adam is a partner at BMG Advisors. As one of the founders LIFTKC, Adam is committed to bringing KC's leaders together to build relationships across all boundaries.

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NICOLE JACOBS-SILVEY

Nicole is the founder of Connection Coach KC. Driven by a desire to connect people to their purpose so they can reach their potential, she is a highly-sought speaker and executive coach.

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NAN KNECHT

Nan is the MidAmerica Healthcare Practice Leader at Burns & McDonnell. Her passions lie around creating relationships in the community focused on bringing equitable physical and mental health to all.

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MYRON MCCANT

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Myron is the co-founder of KC Academy, Kansas City's only 24 hour early learning center. This business model bridges the gap for families and employers that have 2nd and 3rd shift work requirements. His story of perseverance in the urban core is truly impressive.

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JORDAN SMITH

Jordan, Pharm.D., is a Director of Pharmacy Operations at OptumRx. He focuses on building cultures of positivity and performance, because he knows they go hand in hand. To our knowledge, he is the only "Black Belt" among the team. (Six Sigma Black Belt, that is...)

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ANDREW FEAGLER

Andrew is the Founder of Laurel Funeral Concierge and End-of-Life Consulting Company. He lives his purpose by serving individuals and families as they transition through life and beyond. He cares deeply about the elderly, and capturing their voice with dignity.

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