(Joplin, MO) – The Board of Directors for the Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri are happy to announce the hiring of Betsy Mense as Executive Director. Betsy will begin her duties as director on November 12, 2024, and will replace current Executive Director, Matt Stewart.
Betsy most recently served as the Organizational Development Manager at Downstream Casino Resort, and prior to that, was the National Accounts Business Development Manager for The Onin Group. Betsy has volunteered her time as a board member for Jasper County CASA where she was the Board President, Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce as previous Board President, Faith at Work Board of Directors, and volunteered as a Child Advocate for the NewMac CASA.
Betsy is a resident of Joplin, Missouri. She has a bachelor’s degree from Missouri Southern State University and a master’s degree in human resource development, leadership and organization development from Pittsburg State University.
Current Children’s Center Board President, Joe Schoeberl, stated, “Betsy has strong ties to the communities that we serve and brings several years of leadership experience to our team. She has the ability to lead diverse teams, allocate resources effectively, and move intentionally toward long-term goals. We are excited to have Betsy as a part of our team.”
Betsy stated, “I am honored and grateful to be chosen as the Executive Director of the Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri. Their mission is a deeply rooted passion of mine, and I am committed to upholding what Matt Stewart and the incredible staff, board of directors, and multidisciplinary teams have accomplished while also working to further strengthen relationships in the community. I look forward to connecting with those who share the same passion in our twelve-county area to keep children safe from abuse and lead them to hope and healing.”
About Children’s Center:
Children’s Center is a not-for-profit organization providing a safe, child-focused setting for investigating and treating child abuse in Southwest Missouri.
References:
Matt Stewart, Executive Director
The Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri
417.623.2292
mstewart@childrens-center.org
Hon. Joe Schoeberl, Board President
The Children’s Center of Southwest Missouri
Joseph.schoerberl@courts.mo.gov
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