The Single Mom KC exists because of its outstanding team of leaders who provide guidance and insight to the organization as it fulfills its vision to build communities of hope that empower single moms to lead solid, stable, thriving families. Volunteers, board members, Leadership Team members, and staff all work together toward a united goal to see families restored.
Our Staff
As the executive director, Rachel Segobia is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its partnerships and financial objectives to guarantee the ongoing health of the organization. She works with staff and volunteer teams to implement all aspects of TSMKC work, including staffing, human resources, administration, program management, strategic planning and community outreach.
Rachel Nelson-Segobia has dedicated both her professional and personal life to nonprofit work that is committed to empowering women and youth. Rachel received her bachelor’s from Valparaiso University in Indiana, where she studied international economics and cultural affairs. She graduated with her master’s in nonprofit administration from Louisiana State University – Shreveport.
Rachel began her nonprofit career working with the Hispanic Mission Gloria Dei in Valparaiso, Indiana. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, she spent six years working with the Girl Scouts, including three years overseas in Italy, where she met her husband, an Air Force sergeant who retired in 2018 after 21 years of service. Rachel spent five years working as executive director for Lee’s Summit CARES, a nonprofit coalition dedicated to building a healthy and safe community for children and families in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. In this position, Rachel dedicated significant time to building community, advocating for health initiatives, fundraising, and developing partnerships.
Rachel eagerly joined The Single Mom KC in 2020 and has enjoyed building community for the dedicated women giving so much of themselves to nurture their families, guide their children, and raise our future generations. She has great admiration for the strength, dedication, and resiliency required of single moms. Long ago, she made a promise to come alongside single moms in their parenting efforts, and she is excited to fulfill that commitment in her role as executive director of The Single Mom KC.
Rachel and her husband live in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, with their young daughter. In her free time, Rachel enjoys sewing, gardening, volunteering, and being outdoors.
As the program director, Lori Unthank oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of ongoing programs, including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, assessing, and evaluating program activities. Her position also focuses on the development of new programming that enhances the continued reach of the organization in the Kansas City metro area.
Lori Unthank served for 14 years as the Christian Education Director for Knox Church in Overland Park, with a focus in youth ministry. Following her years on staff at Knox, Lori worked seven years for Family Christian, a book and gift store, where she primarily served in management. After Family Christian stores closed nationwide, Lori found herself seeking the Lord for where He wanted her to serve. With Lori’s passion for kids coming to walk with Christ and a calling to support younger women, especially moms, she was excited and blessed that the Lord connected her with The Single Mom KC.
Lori utilizes her leadership and administration gifts, as well as her retail experience, as she oversees the planning and implementation of programming, recruiting and equipping volunteers, and oversees the operations of Clothed with Dignity Boutique.
Lori is grateful to walk alongside moms through their unique journeys. She has been blessed with an amazing husband, George, who helps with maintenance at the boutique. Lori and George live in Lenexa, Kansas, and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, traveling, and following Kansas City sports teams.
Michelle Hartegan is responsible for the development and oversight of all aspects of The Single Mom KC’s volunteer program, including recruitment, training, and retention.
Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from MidAmerica Nazarene University. This opened a door for her to join the board of directors for the Feed His Lambs Foundation, which provides nutritious meals to struggling community members. Since that time, Michelle served in a variety of volunteer roles, including working as the nonprofit’s volunteer coordinator for more than nine years. Michelle believes giving back through volunteerism is vital to the unity of a community, as well as humbling and valuable to the volunteers themselves. In 2021, Michelle felt the call to move out of her 32-year profession as an educational sign language interpreter to become the hands and feet of Jesus by serving God’s people. At the end of 2021, she was humble and excited to join the team at The Single Mom KC and to work with the volunteers and moms.
For Michelle, The Single Mom KC strikes a special chord. After 19 years of marriage, Michelle found herself to be a single mom to her two children, a freshman and a junior in high school at the time. Michelle has felt the struggles of being a one-income household and understands obstacles of living as a single person. Michelle remains enthusiastic about the chance to walk alongside single moms as they move toward healing and restoration for a hope-filled future.
On a fun note, Michelle loves spending time with her family and is thrilled to be the grandma of two energetic and loving grandchildren. She loves being outside, dancing, making crafts, and rollerskating with her granddaughter.
Marisa Moylan oversees the children’s ministry for children ages infant – fifth grade, ensuring all children in attendance have an opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment.
The Single Mom KC welcomed Marisa Moylan as its new children’s director in summer of 2022! Marisa joined The Single Mom KC after seven years as an elementary teacher.
Marisa is passionate about serving children and helping them grow in their love for the Lord, their families, communities, and themselves. Her favorite part of teaching was developing relationships with each student and getting to know their families better. She now appreciates the opportunity to do just that in her relationships through The Single Mom KC.
Marisa and her husband live in Kansas City, Missouri, with their two young sons. In her free time, Marisa enjoys being active, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and crafting.
As the communications manager, Lindsay Cornish controls and oversees the flow of external communications and information for the programs, events, and volunteers of The Single Mom KC, ensuring messages reach their intended audiences.
Having worked for companies like FlightSafety International and Cost Plus World Market, Lindsay’s organizational, logistical, and managerial skills came into play fulfilling the role as The Single Mom KC’s “behind-the-scenes” communications manager.
A mother of two young children, Lindsay found inspiration from the single-mother circle. Though not a single mother herself, the strength and resilience of those in the community remains awe-inspiring to her. Her hope is to be able to play a role in bringing more women into this family of warriors, in sharing in their experiences, and in providing them with the tools to continue through life with grace and confidence.
Working closely with the children’s director, Jaclyn Carrasco oversees the church sites who graciously open their locations to The Single Mom KC for monthly Pursuit gatherings and ensures children are cared for and safe while moms receive valuable teachings.
Jaclyn’s partnership with TSMKC started as a volunteer. She fell in love with the program and kids and felt the Lord call her to step into the site coordinator role, which she began in July 2024.
As a child of a single mom, Jaclyn understands the challenges of single parenting. Additionally, she is an adoptive mom of two kids who were in the foster care system. Both children are now adults, and Jaclyn is enjoying her role as “Mimi” to her first grandchild who was born in July 2024. She lives in Shawnee, Kansas, with her husband and their son, two cats, and a puppy.
Our Leadership
Local Leadership
The TSMKC Leadership Team provides direction and leadership in carrying out the mission and vision of The Single Mom KC. The Leadership Team works with the Program Director and Executive Director to ensure all TSMKC programs and fund development community partnerships are carried out according to the values and policies of TSMKC. The TSMKC Leadership Team members are active in TSMKC community and foster relationship with single moms who attend TSMKC programs.
Board of Directors
As a 501(c)3, The Single Mom KC functions under the oversight of an active board of directors. This board meets bi-monthly with individuals from the board meeting with the Executive Director on a monthly basis.
Volunteers
This organization could not exist without the efforts of dedicated volunteers. Over 300 men, women, and children volunteer for events and to serve single mothers. Other ongoing volunteers help with administration, communication, networking, mentoring, service projects for the mothers, and so much more.
