NITA DANIELS
Director of Community Engagement, KC
Nita's passion comes from growing up in the same neighbourhood's our kids come from & knowing they, too, can be whatever they choose through education and awareness.
Nita is a member of Black Business Women of America Association (BBWAA), After-School Alliance (ASA), & an alumna of Stafford University in the United Kingdom. She also provides rescue services
to earthquake victims in Haiti & educational benefits to students in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Victor Teevan
Enterprise Sales Executive, Nutanix
Victor's journey with The Hope Center KC began in 2017, when he volunteered with the Leadership In Training program for high school-aged boys, igniting his passion for serving others. He is deeply committed to both fatherhood and men's ministry, leading his two active children, Enzo and Emilia, while directing the Men's Ministry at Foundry Church in Lenexa.
Victor earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Kansas and has been thriving in Information Technology Sales since 2010. He appreciates.
NATE LEWIS
Art Director, Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Nate graduated from Drake University with a BFA in Graphic Design in 2001 and has been working for Hallmark ever since. It was there he met his bride, Sam Lewis, who also works at Hallmark as a Senior Illustrator.
Nate and Sam live in the Longfellow neighborhood with their two beautiful young daughters, Johanna and Rosemary. They are members of Jacob’s Well Church, a non-denominational church in midtown Kansas City. They both serve their church community in multiple ways, including helping with design and creative need.
CHRISTOPHER MILES
Attorney, Husch Blackwell
Chris is an attorney who specializes in insolvency and creditors rights litigation. Chris received his law degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, and after a brief stint in Memphis, returned to Kansas City to continue his career in 2011. A long-time supporter of the Hope Center, Chris lives in the Kansas City area with his wife and daughter. Chris and his wife are members of Christ Church Anglican in Overland.
AARON WIENS
Vice President, Enterprise Bank & Trust
Aaron specializes in lending and cash management solutions for a diverse array of commercial relationships in the manufacturing, distribution, and professional service industry.He has been with Enterprise since 2011. Aaron earned a Bachelor degree in Business and Finance from Baker University and an MBA from Baker’s School of Professional and Graduate Studies.
LESTER MCKINZY
Regional Manager, Turner Construction Co.
s a passionate Quality Leader, Lester partners with project teams throughout the Central US to ensure risk management during the Design-Phase, and construction of various types of buildings. When quality-related issues arise in the field, he helps project teams find viable solutions to challenges. He is a native of Kansas City, Missouri, and has been.
