Program Director

Danielle Small
Danielle joined the YVCKC team as Program Director in 2020. She graduated from Baker University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is a strong believer of the YVC mission and feels blessed to be a part of an amazing team to continue serving youth and the community. Before YVC, Danielle spent six years working as Site Director with elementary-aged youth within the Kansas City Public Schools and Hickman Schools to provide a well-organized before/after-school program. She loves spending time with her two beautiful daughters and family, exploring Kansas City, eating at different restaurants, and traveling. 
Contact Danielle at dsmall@yvc.org or 816-384-3822.

Youth Engagement Specialist

​Makayla Harris
As the Youth Engagement Specialist, Makayla Harris supports youth volunteers in Youth Volunteer Corps Kansas City. She graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. A life of service started in her childhood through serving the elderly in the nursing home her grandmother resided in. Her favorite part of YVC is seeing youth grow in understanding to appreciate their community and meet a variety of needs in Kansas City. Makayla enjoys frequent runs to Chipotle with her husband, reading and writing blogs, and spending time with her family. 
Contact Makayla at mharris@yvc.org or 816-384-3822. 

YVC Headquarters

Every YVC affiliate including this one is supported by the wonderful staff at the Youth Volunteer Corps Headquarters.  To learn more about each of them, click the link below!