Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
Kaitlyn Sylva has extensive experience in refugee health and support services, currently serving as the Manager of Refugee Health and Benefits at Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas since May 2020, with previous roles including Refugee Support Services Coordinator and Refugee Case Management Support Specialist. In these positions, Kaitlyn has focused on empowering clients towards self-sufficiency through the utilization of community resources. Experience as a Community Health Extension Volunteer with the Peace Corps included co-facilitating health sessions and youth camps on vital health topics. Kaitlyn's background also features research on water distribution issues for refugees and a solid educational foundation with a Master of Public Health underway at the University of Kansas Medical Center and Bachelor's and Associate's degrees in Public Administration and Liberal Arts from The University of Kansas and Johnson County Community College, respectively.