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Melissa Lukes is a professional with extensive experience in social work and community services. Currently serving as a Business Analyst, CRM Solutions Analyst, and Employment Network Systems Manager at Great Jobs KC since April 2023, Melissa previously held various roles at Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas from July 2019 to April 2023, including Resettlement Manager and Refugee Community Sponsorship Program Developer. Melissa's background also includes positions such as Refugee Case Manager during an AmeriCorps service term and various internships and roles that emphasize social care and community engagement. Educational qualifications include a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Southeast Missouri State University.
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Kansas City Scholars (KC Scholars; www.kcscholars.org) is a 501(c)(3) college scholarship, college planning and persistence support, and college success program designed to increase the college completion rate for low- and modest- income students and adult learners across the six-county, bi-state service region. KC Scholars launched in September 2016 and, in less than four years, has experienced widespread community engagement and rapid scaling. We now have over 3,000 Scholars, with near 1,200 in college. KC Scholars is on the path to near 10,000 Scholars by 2022 and is projected to grow to near 20,000 by 2027.