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She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri and her D.O. degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2005. Dr. Murphy lives in Leawood, Kansas, with her husband and three children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1503428950561-80OW4AHK76QE0E39IEYJ/Hampdd.jpg OUR TEAM Hamp Henning Michael "Hamp" Henning is the head of the Kansas City office of Baird Financial, a position he has held since 2014. He began his career in 1999 at AG Edwards and moved to Wachovia in 2004, staying on through the 2007 merger with Wells Fargo. He attended the University of Kansas and is chair of the Catholic Education Foundation board. Hamp lives in Leawood, Kansas, with his wife, Nikki, and their four children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1501966621858-ZCK5XR41W8SZ1KJZZ2FV/HampHenning-Cropped.png OUR TEAM David Murphy David Murphy is a vice president and financial advisor consultant at American Century Investments, where he has worked for the past 20 years. He is a two-time recipient of the firm's Circle of Honor award and has been recognized with three Guiding Principal awards, which commend key contributors to the firm's success. He is also a regular volunteer at the Kansas City Ronald McDonald House. A graduate of Rockhurst University, David has four children and lives in Kansas City, Missouri.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1496282162950-SI9Q9GDVJX33761O02UL/dude.jpg OUR TEAM Scott Hall Scott Hall has held a number of leadership roles in the consumer electronics industry for over 25 years, including materials planning, quality and operations. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University and his Masters of Business Administration from Butler University. While living in Indianapolis, Mr. Hall was actively involved in the Giving Tree, a nonprofit organization that provided clothing and gifts to underprivileged families during the holidays. Since relocating to the Kansas City area, he has enjoyed working with Rise KC, volunteering at Leawood Elementary, and coaching his daughter's volleyball team. He and his wife live in Leawood, Kansas, with their daughter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1501537118068-A7O5ODZQMSIY3KA6JGHS/criminal-defense-attorney-missouri-kansastim.jpg OUR TEAM Tim Murphy Timothy J. Murphy joined The Murphy Law Firm in 2003 after graduating from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where he was on the dean’s list multiple times. Prior to law school, he served in the offices of Senator Christopher Bond and Senator and former Attorney General John Ashcroft. He is married to Ashley Daly, a pediatrician hospitalist at Children’s Mercy Hospital. They have four children: Michael, Lauryn, Brennan, and Jamison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1501964874486-0FWR16TYMO5WGMUGCIPN/Raelene+%281%29.jpg OUR TEAM Raelene Knolla Raelene Knolla is a physician who has been working as a medical director with Humana Medicare since 2014. She is a graduate of Florida State University and earned advanced degrees in healthcare administration and medicine at Rockhurst University and Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2005. Prior to her current position, her efforts focused on practicing physical medicine and rehabilitation at The University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Anderson lives in Overland Park, Kansas, with her husband and three children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1496281790877-E0XO8HMFPNB21UFVPA9Z/mark+murphy.jpg OUR TEAM Mark Murphy Mark Murphy is an attorney with The Murphy Law Firm, which has offices in Leawood, Kansas, and Liberty, Missouri. Mark was first named as a Rising Star in Super Lawyers Magazine in 2008, and has been named a Rising Star in each subsequent publication to date. Away from the practice of law, Mr. Murphy proudly serves the Kansas City Rescue Mission and various other community endeavors such as L'Arche Heartland and the Supporting Kids Foundation. Mark and Meghan Murphy and their three daughters are active members of Christ Church Anglican in Overland Park, Kansas, where Mark serves as treasurer. https://www.risekc.com/how-to-help daily 0.75 2017-07-20 https://www.risekc.com/why-africanamerican-men daily 0.75 2017-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1503431316152-SQ11Q9MGDZ2UJ7BQ9MKM/pennvalley22.jpg Our Approach https://www.risekc.com/our-candidates daily 0.75 2018-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1543958218222-GFZZ5UOVTJW5V5RP1QEO/Charles+Jackson.jpg Our Candidates - Charles Jackson Charles Jackson was born in Fort Polk, Louisiana, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas. In 2018, Charles graduated from F.L. Schlagle High School, where he was one of only a few in his class to obtain a Certified Nursing Assistant license prior to graduation. After receiving his CNA, Charles enrolled at Metropolitan Community College to pursue his nursing degree. He’s currently working at Children’s Mercy Hospital as a CNA and at Sunrise Senior Living as a care manager. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1501968860656-98IH8R7HQ6ZHGE37X5JC/Albert.jpg Our Candidates - Albert Lee Ingram, III Albert moved from Los Angeles, California, to Kansas City, where he subsequently obtained a psychology degree from Avila University. He has been working in the mental health field since 2008 and is currently a behavioral health technician. Says Albert: "When individuals experience trauma or severe life stress, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience. I help individuals find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their own personal relationship, so that they can see themselves as peaceful, whole, complete and valued." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1543958064990-045RHDXZNR04Q5RTZVHQ/quincy+cole.jpg Our Candidates - Quincy Cole Quincy Cole was born in San Diego, California, and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, along with 8 sisters and 2 brothers. He graduated from Ruskin High School in May 2018 and obtained his Certified Nursing Assistant license from Metropolitan Community College the same year. Outside of school, Quincy enjoys skating, bowling, bike-riding, and spending time with family and friends. He loves to travel and explore new places. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1543958111434-ZKVUOGY4DUDW7QYSA3O5/Jabari+Talib.jpg Our Candidates - Jabari Talib Jabari Talib presently attends both Raytown High School and Herndon Career Center’s nursing program. He’s taking classes in first aid, anatomy, physiology, and nursing, and when he graduates, Jabari will be trained and ready to pursue his CNA license. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1543957948027-IC86B86A7JAKUZFU0N7S/Anthony+james.jpg Our Candidates - Anthony James Anthony James is a senior at Ruskin High School. He has known all his life that he wanted to help people, and nursing gives him the opportunity to pursue that passion. Upon graduating, Anthony plans to pursue a Certified Nursing Assistant license on his way to becoming a nurse. Outside of school, Anthony loves animals of all kinds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1503428876831-SBZVNQK0QEOI738U5QWR/Sherman33.jpg Our Candidates - Sherman Campbell Sherman is currently attending Johnson County Community College to reach his goal of becoming an RN within St. Luke's Health System. He also works as a mental health technician at Crittenton Children's Center, a division of St. Luke's. Sherman was named "Employee of the Year" at Crittenton in 2012 for his work with child trauma victims. He is also a certified advanced Mandt trainer. Sherman is married with two children—an 18-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter. His wife, Christine, is a 4th grade teacher in the Shawnee Mission School District. Sherman enjoys spending time with his family, barbecuing, and painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e2cdb0db29d6c9b330b9e8/1501968910923-513DSQHAW9LBSQXPS43U/image-asset.jpeg Our Candidates - Eric Steward Eric is a psychiatric technician at St. Luke's Health System. After graduating from Westport High School, in 2004, he earned college credits but not a degree. He worked as a behavioral health tech at St. Luke's Crittenton Children's Center for five years and has training in trauma and autism spectrum disorder. "In order to understand a person, you have to put yourself in their shoes," Eric says. "I believe everyone deserves to receive nothing but the best care, no matter their gender, race, or spirituality beliefs." 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