Manny Abarca

Manny Abarca, IV serves as the Executive Director of Fair Contracting Alliance-Kansas City since April 2022, focusing on improving business conditions and fair contracting standards in the construction industry. Abarca is also a candidate for Jackson County Legislature-District 1 and has been a Board Member and Treasurer for Kansas City Public Schools since April 2019. Additionally, Abarca has extensive experience as a Sustainability and Political Consultant and previously held the role of Deputy District Director for U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II, where responsibilities included managing constituent casework and community relations. Abarca's educational background includes ongoing doctoral studies in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Missouri-Columbia, alongside a Master's in Occupational Safety Management and a Bachelor's in Political Science.