Mattie Rhodes Center
Susanne (Susie) Ancona is a skilled professional with extensive experience in social services and advocacy. Currently serving as a Bilingual Service Coordinator at Mattie Rhodes Center since May 2019, Susanne previously worked as a Client Advocate for the Kansas City No Violence Alliance, where responsibilities included case management for youth and families and curriculum development for specific programs. Additional roles include Advocate at Court Appointed Special Advocates of Jackson County and various educational and mentoring positions. Susanne holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Texas Christian University, as well as a Master of Public Administration in Non-Profit Management from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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)