Mattie Rhodes Center
Alisha Gambino is a seasoned professional in the arts and education sector, with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as a Research and Program Evaluation Specialist and Director of Youth and Young Adult Services at Mattie Rhodes Center since January 2008, Alisha also operates as a Mural Project Consultant and self-employed artist, working on projects as an illustrator and community muralist since 1995. Notable clients include Rod Enterprises Cultural Graphics and Arte Público Press, with murals completed in Kansas City and Mexico. Prior experience includes roles as a Continuing Education Instructor at Kansas City Art Institute and an Art Instructor at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Alisha holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Kansas City Art Institute and was valedictorian at Northeast High School.
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Mattie Rhodes Center
Mattie Rhodes Center is a nonprofit community development organization dedicated to individual and family wellbeing through social services, behavioral health counseling & the arts. The Core Values of Mattie Rhodes Center: Embrace Inclusion- We respect and support individual values, experiences, and differences and seek to create an environment that is naturally inclusive, where all feel emotionally and physically safe. Cultivate Growth- We recognize the unique potential that exists in individuals and communities and cultivate growth through programs, services, and opportunities. Inspire Hope- By walking alongside each other and amplifying the voices of all, we promote positive change and inspire hope for the future. Mattie Rhodes Center is the only fully bilingual/bicultural state-certified behavioral health care provider in the Greater Kansas City region, and is state-certified in intensive outpatient substance abuse therapy. Our staff provides culturally competent programming in the following four areas: Family Services (behavioral health, family violence, substance abuse) Youth Services (in-school intervention, youth development, supportive living) Community Support (health and wellness, community engagement) Cultural Arts (arts education, exhibits and collections)