Children’s Justice Act Task Force Board Members
Task Force Membership, Roles & Email Addresses
| Member Name | Role | Email Address | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Jensen Co-Chairperson |
Parent/Child Attorney | cjensen@bbd-law.com | Union |
| Lisa Mizell Co-Chairperson |
Child Advocacy Center | lmizell@cpckc.org | Kansas City |
| Russell Dempsey | Defense Attorney | rdempsey@mrdlawyers.com | Springfield |
| Rick Gaines | Juvenile Officer | Rick.A.Gaines@courts.mo.gov | St. Louis County |
| Vacant | Child Protective Service Agency | ||
| Stacey Goodwin | Mental Health Representative | Stacey.Goodwin@dmh.mo.gov | St. Charles |
| Judge Tracy Gonzalez | Family Court Judge | Tracy.Gonzalez@courts.mo.gov | Columbia |
| Jill Groff-Rosloniec | Child Attorney | jillgrlaw@gmail.com | Franklin Co |
| Dr. Adrienne Atzemis | Medical Professional | atzemis_a@kids.wustl.edu | St. Louis |
| Rachel Jones | Mental Health Representative | Rachel.Jones@dmh.mo.gov | Columbia |
| Leanne Reese (Co-Chair) |
Court Appointed Special Advocates Representative | lreese@mocasa.net | Columbia |
| Jan Zimmerman | Law Enforcement | jzimmerman@kc-crime.org | Kansas City |
| Aimee Meyer | Social Worker | Aimee.Meyer@homestatehealth.com | St. Louis |
| Judge Hugh Harvey | Civil Court Judge | hugh.harvey@courts.mo.gov | Marshall |
| Ben Butler | Prosecuting Attorney | benb@casscounty.com | Clay County |
| Dr. Terra Frazier | Medical Professional | tnfrazier@cmh.edu | Kansas City |
| Jerilyn "JJ" Gossrau | Mental Health Professional | JJ.Gosssrau@dmh.mo.gov | St. Louis |
| Lindsey Parton | McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Representative/School Social Worker |
lparton@marshallowls.com | Marshall |
| Ann Thomas | Child Advocate | thomasa@childrensplacekc.org | Kansas City |
| Edward “Charlie” Herwig | Law Enforcement | eherwig@franklinmo.gov | Union |
| Kelli Tokar | Person with Lived Experience | Kelli.tokar@fosteradopt.org | Springfield |