Christina Ahumada

Christina Ahumada

On Miscarriage, Abortion Access, and the Power of Compassionate Care Christina Ahumada is many things: a Navy veteran, an air traffic controller with nearly two decades of service, a newlywed, and a mom to two boys, ages 6 and 2, who keep her life full and moving. She’s also someone who shows up for others. […]

Sarah Lopez

Sarah Lopez holding her twins with two Sedwick county employees.

When Parenthood Meets Public Service: A Kansas Story of Leadership and Care Sarah Lopez didn’t grow up dreaming of running for local office, but when she got elected as a County Commissioner for Sedgwick County, she broke the glass ceiling and opened up a whole world of possibilities. When we had the opportunity to speak, […]

Samantha Arredondo

Samantha Arredondo

Stronger Together: A Fourth-Generation Kansan’s Fight for Public Schools and Community Samantha Arredondo is a proud fourth-generation Kansan raising fifth-generation Kansans. She’s a mom, wife, HR recruiter, and community advocate, someone who believes that showing up and doing the work, especially for kids, is what ties a community together. “Community really does take all of […]

Ariona Cook

Ariona Cook

Lending Her Voice: A Kansas Story of Survival, Care, and Speaking Truth Ariona Cook has never been afraid to use her voice to speak up for those around her. Raised in Marysville, Kansas, and now a third-year public policy student at Duke University, Ariona (“Ari”) is known back home as a force. She’s been called […]