Meet Our Staff
Lonnie Lee
Executive Director
Lonnie earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Organizational Leadership and Management, and her MBA, with a Change Management concentration through Friends University. She joined the KLCH staff in April 2024 as the Executive Director after years of Non-Profit work with the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce. During her time at the Chamber, she managed programs such as Campus Wichita, Passport Wichita, InternICT, Leadership Wichita, W – A Community of Young Professionals, Mission Wichita, Group Mentoring, and the National Civics Bee.
Previous to the Chamber, she worked in the dental field in a variety of capacities. This included, operations director, office manager, dental assisting, marketing and outreach, reception, public education, and more. Devoted to servant leadership, Lonnie encompasses a strong ambition to create, inspire, and influence positive change within local communities and organizations.
Lonnie’s children are her greatest gift in life and her motivation to, “Keep Moving Forward”. In her down time, she enjoys spending time with her children and her dog, Bruno, being outdoors, cooking, reading, and journaling.
Tricia Weber
Assistant Director
Tricia Weber’s journey began with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education through Wichita State University. She started her career as a preschool teacher but soon transitioned to being a homemaker, raising five children and helping her husband on the farm. Tricia loved every moment of the chaos and joy. Once her youngest entered Kindergarten, Tricia went to work teaching at KLCH.
For the last 10 years, Tricia has been a vital part of KLCH. She started as a Health Educator, but her role quickly expanded to include graphic design, exhibit design and fabrication, Director of Marketing and Educational Services, and interim Director, before becoming Assistant Director. Tricia is passionate about helping others and making a difference wherever she can.
Outside of work, Tricia co-owns several local businesses, enjoys arts and crafts of all kinds, as well as reading and Bible journaling. She greatly cherishes time with her husband of 27 years, their five children, son-in-law, grandson, and three lively, misbehaving, dogs.
Kris
Bookkeeper
Working at the Dari-Ette–Dairy Queen dupe–in high school taught Kris Jost how to be punctual and not be intimidated working with the public. With that instilled in her and also her love of being part of an organization which serves her community and people who need a hand makes Kris a perfect fit as the KLCH Bookkeeper. Kris enjoys reading and watching action movies such as Star Trek and Marvel in her spare time.
Chelsea
Health Instructor & Outreach Coordinator
After 14 years working with many children in a childcare setting and being the director of the Marquette Learning Center, Chelsea Graber joined the KLCH family as the main scheduler but has now become a phenomenal Health Educator not only at our facilities but on the road for our Outreach Programs. Chelsie and her husband, Jeffery, are always trying new projects and crafty activities with their two daughters as well as going on venturesome camping and hiking trips. Chelsea is also has her Massage Therapy Degree.
Lauren
Health Educator & Scheduler
With a Bachelors in Community Health from KU and a Masters in Exercise Science, Lauren Bryant was a no-brain higher for KLCH as a Health Educator. Lauren finds KLCH mission and program content extremely important and education that is essential for everyone. Lauren’s job has transformed from only educating students to now being KLCH’s scheduler and technology guru. She doesn’t have much down-time chasing her two children (Reagan-9 and Liam-6) to all their activities but when she gets time you will find her busy with her Etsy shop, crafting, or listening to audiobooks on her drive to work.
Diana
Health Educator and Social Media
Diana joined the KLCH staff in March of 2015 after taking a break from teaching English/Communications to raise her children. Diana returned to the teaching world through KLCH. Her passion for health and nutrition makes her a perfect fit for teaching all our healthy programs. When not teaching at KLCH you can find Diana coaching the Halstead High School volleyball team, managing the local swimming pool, supporting her husband’s Lady Dragon basketball team, volunteering on Halstead Old Settlers committee or watching her nine kiddos 4-H and sporting events.
Vicki
Lead Health Educator and Curriculum Coordinator
Vicki joined the KLCH staff after teaching for 10 years in the public school system. Her creativity, energy, and passion for students along with degrees in biology and education make her an amazing source for both facts and fun for every KLCH guest. If you spot Vicki away from KLCH, you might catch her walking, traveling, crafting, shopping, or enjoying time with her husband of 32 years, two children, her daughter-in-law, and her four pets.
Susan
Health Educator
Susan is not new to the KLCH crew! She started at a very young age following her mother who was a School Nurse in the USD 259 district to many field trips at the Learning Center. Susan received her Secondary Education from Wichita State University and joined KLCH from 2010-2014 when she became very busy as a School Board Member for Hesston School District, volunteering in her church and community. Susan’s zest for life pours into the content she teaches.
Vickie D
Health Educator
Vicki Donaldson is constantly inspired by the resilience in nature, especially in extreme weather which may have started in her first ever job that dealt with field work in early morning summers where she learned the importance of self-reliance and hard work for honest pay. Vicki now serves KLCH as a Health Educator where she finds herself enjoying watching kids have an “AH-HA” moment when learning something new about their body. Vicki truly enjoys nature photography, all types of music, and is a Sci-Fi movie buff.
Ed
Health Educator
Ed joined the KLCH education staff after retiring from teaching 34 years in the public school system. He has a master’s degree and has taught PE/health, Human A&P, and Biology, which makes him the perfect fit for teaching health education at KLCH. If not at KLCH, you can find Ed very busy working around town in Halstead. He and his wife, Beth Ann, have been married for 29 years and enjoy traveling and making trips to Green Bay to watch their beloved Packers.