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March 2024

PPMC Partners, Clients, and Friends:


I am thankful for my past which led me to this moment where my journey begins anew… 

 

I have recently accepted a new role as the Initiatives Manager with the Stand Together Foundation here in Wichita. While I'm thrilled about this new chapter, it also means bidding a bittersweet farewell to my current position here at the PPMC.

 

Reflecting on my time with the PPMC fills me with immense gratitude. The experiences shared and the relationships forged with my colleagues have been truly invaluable. Working alongside such a talented and committed group has been an honor. I extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for your unwavering support, guidance, and friendship throughout my tenure. I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to witness the growth and evolution of PPMC and to have played a part in its journey. Public service is essential and the impact of the projects and initiatives I've had the privilege to be a part of here will continue to shape my path moving forward.

 

Rest assured, this farewell doesn't mark the end of our connection. I plan to stay in touch, eager to continue collaborating and supporting each other wherever possible. Our paths may diverge, but our commitment to serving our community binds us together.

 

I will always be #TeamPPMC!


All the best,


Corinthian Kelly

Former PPMC Program Manager

Wichita Transit


PPMC co-hosted Visioning sessions for community and business leaders as part of the City of Wichita Transit Redesign project. Leaders received updates on ridership, investment benchmarks, and more while creating their ideal transit network redesign.

Strategic Planning Task Force


Kathy Sexton from Team PPMC facilitated the Kansas Municipal Utilities Strategic Planning Task Force. The group's objective was to establish the organization's vision and provide direction for the future.

2024 Wichita Healthcare Summit


Team PPMC provided support at the 2024 Wichita Healthcare Summit, where we explored opportunities for collaboration and received updates on health research from Wichita State, the KU School of Medicine, WSU Tech, and the community.

Citizen Review Board


The PPMC collaborated with the City of Wichita for the Citizen Review Board Strategic Planning Committee Kickoff Retreat. Great to assist these volunteers working to improve our community!

Wichita Collective Impact


Thank you to all who joined us at the Wichita Collective Impact Spring Luncheon. 


Recap of the event:

  • Gil Alvarez, Deputy Superintendent of Wichita Public Schools, provided updates on the district's progress in kindergarten readiness and third-grade reading. 
  • Nigel Soria, Research Economist & Data Scientist at the PPMC, provided insights into the impact of summer programming and reading improvement.
  • The Greater Wichita YMCA recognized several community organizations for their participation in capacity-building workshops. 


Breaking down siloes to create transformative change. Thank you to Cargill for supporting this change in our community.


This is Collective Impact.

CCMFOA Spring Conference


Thank you to all who joined us at the 2024 CCMFOA Spring Conference.


The PPMC assisted in the planning of the conference and assisted on-site for the 2024 CCMFOA Spring Conference in Manhattan, KS. It was a great turnout and we even got to hear from Dan Meers, the mascot "K.C. Wolf" for the Kansas City Chiefs.


We are happy to have partnered with the City Clerks and Municipal Finance Officers Association of Kansas to assist with the professional development of our city clerks!

Meet Team PPMC:

Lucas Jonker


Lucas recently joined our team as an undergraduate student assistant. He's currently pursuing his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting. Lucas will be assisting with fire and emergency services projects.


Learn more about Lucas

Meet Team PPMC:

Mugdha Hassan


Mugdha recently joined our team as a graduate student assistant. He's currently pursuing his MSc in Management Science and Supply Chain Management (Supply chain analytics major). Mugdha will be assisting our talent team in event planning, management, and coordination.


Learn more about Mugdha

WPS Luncheon: Advancing Women in Public Service

Join WPS for an informal chat with Sedgwick County Manager Tom Stolz and Wichita City Manager Bob Layton on supporting and advancing women in public service.


April 18, 2024 | 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM | Register Now!

LGN Webinar: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way Through a Rezoning

Join this session to learn from Jacque Butler’s experience in all sizes of cities as well as her understanding of Kansas farmers and landowners. Learn about the Golden Factors, quasi-judicial proceedings, due process, and ex parte communications.



April 16, 2024 | 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Register Now!

2024 Greater Wichita Housing Conference

Join the City of Wichita on April 17 and 18 for the 2024 Greater Wichita Housing Conference at Century II. Topics include Homeless Engagement and Fair Housing. April 17 sessions will be geared towards landlords, developers, and homeless providers, while April 18 topics will be for residents.


There is NO COST to attend! You may come and go as you please.


Conference Agenda | More Information

Applied Research & Collaboration


Core Services:

Survey Research

Program Evaluation

Organizational Assessment

Policy Research

Board Development

Access & Engagement


Core Services:

Strategic Planning

Community Engagement

Facilitation

Program Evaluation & Improvement

Major Community Initiatives

Talent & Organizational Success


Core Services:

Professional Development

Association Support

Conference Administration

Executive Coaching

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