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 
Bruce Brooks
Bruce Brooks Jr. joined the YVCKC team as Youth Engagement Specialist in 2022. He is a Kansas City, KS native where he graduated from F.L. Schlage High School. He received his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Iowa Wesleyan University in 2014, where he also played collegiate basketball. In his free time,  he enjoys watching  and coaching basketball, watching football, and spending time with his family. Bruce believes that his role with YVC will allow him to continue to help youth in our community and allow him to reach more of a diverse group of youth!  
Contact Bruce at bbrooks@yvc.org or 816-472-9822.

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!