Time to brag a little!
Personable - Passionate - Knowledgeable - Driven
Personable: I will establish strong customer relations.
Passionate: I am devoted to improving future generations through education.
Knowledgeable: I am an experienced entrepreneurship, business, parenting, and child educator.
Driven: I am responsible to future generations.
Vision Realized!
I have been an active business and community leader in the Junction City, KS community for over 20 years. I have contributed my time volunteering at schools or organizations for underserved women and girls. My goals are to assist people in the area of economic and workforce development, by creating new income opportunities through employment and entrepreneurship.
Experience
LaFarris Inc.
CEO / 2016-Present / Junction City, KS
LaFarris Inc, is a consultancy company focused on advising individuals & businesses on how to launch a business from conception to reality, existing businesses-on growing their revenue, brands, & access. We assist individuals & small businesses on how to leverage their minority status, business demographics, & enroll in educational programs that are corporate or government sponsored. Navigating through business responsibilities & liabilities for the best & efficient results in order to have a professional business that will grow & sustain itself financially. Our vision & mission is to help people see the possibilities in new revenue & income streams for their lives & their family’s legacy.
Business Consultant & Independent Trainer
Trainer / 2007 - Present / National
Provide mentoring and business consultation for new & established business owners in all stages of business development from inception to dissolution. Provide on-site or web-based training on entrepreneurship, business childcare, parenting, and related topics.
Loving Arms Childcare & Preschool
Founder / 1999 - Present / Junction City, KS
Licensed for over 100 children in infant, toddler, pre-school and school age settings.
Responsibilities: financial oversight, community assistance and training, implementation of lesson plans, age-levelassessments and creative learning environments, implementing and executing safety & security measures, staff training,interviewing, hiring and payroll, developing and implementing parent education programs recruiting and training staff, handling promotion activities, communicating with parents, liaising with suppliers, and overseeing physical facilities.
Education & Affiliations
International Association Of Top Professionals: 2021 - Present Member At Large
International Association Of Top Professionals: 2021 - Present Member At Large
National Association Of Business Owners: 2020 - Present Member At Large
International Association Of Women: 2020 - Present Member At Large
International Association Of Women: 2020 - Present Member At Large
National Association Of Business Owners: 2020 - Present Member At Large
Goldman Sachs 10000 Small Business Certificate: 2018 Graduated: May -2018 Babsone College
Manhattan Chamber Of Commerce: 2018 - Present Member At Large
Economic Development Committee: 2014 - 2018 Board Member
Graduated Infant Massage USA: 2012 Certified Educator in Infant Massage
Joseph School Of Business: 2011 Graduate
Junction City Workforce Advisory Board: 2008 -2010 Board Member
Flint Hills Leadership Program: 2008 - 2011 Graduate: 2008 Board Member: 2008-2010
Chairperson: 2010-2011
Crossroads Of Leadership: 2007 - 2011 Graduate: 2007 Board Member: 2010-2011
Junction City High School Consumer Science: 2007-2015 Advisory Board Member
Junction City Chamber Of Commerce: 2006-2018 Board Member
Junction City Family Home Association: 2006-2015 Board Member
National Association For The Education Of Young Children: 2006-2018 Member At Large
National Council On Family Relations: 2004 - Present. Member At Large: 2004-Present Certified Family Life Educator: 2004-Present
Council For Professional Recognition: 2002 Child Development Associate Credential
Upper Iowa University: 1999 - Bachelor Of Science: Human Services
Central Texas College: 1997 - Associate Of Arts: Early Childhood Education
Professional Certifications
Child Development Association (CDA) - Advisor And Trainer
CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist - Former
State Of Kansas & State Of Missouri - Childcare Director License
State Of Kansas & State Of Nebraska - Certified Home Visitor/Instructor
State Of Kansas - Notary Public
Child Development Association - Home Visitor Council Representative (Former)
Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) - Advisor, Trainer, Consultant, Educator
Certified Educator In Infant Massage - Parent Educator
Certified To Implement Massage In School Program - Educator, Trainer
Instructor:
Responsive Discipline
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (Former)
American Red Cross Blood Borne Pathogens
Basic Parenting
Healthy Childcare Kansas
Healthy Families of America Parenting with Love & Logic
AIDS/HIV Starter Facts (Former)
Curiosity Corner Curriculum
Social & Emotional Competence
Facilitator:
Kansas Community Leadership Initiative
Active Military Life & Resiliency Skills
Active Relationships for Young Adults Active Choices
Active Marriage
Active Families & Active Adults
Active Money Personalities Family Night Out
Aha! Process
Kauffman Fast Track Facilitator
Awards & Honors
2021: Women/Minority Owned Business of the Year
2021: Top Business Strategist of the Year
2020: Enterprising Woman of the Year
2019: Service Company of the Year
2013: Business Advocate of the Year
Volunteer Experience
Goldman Sacs 10000 Small Business Voices
2020 - Present: Captain For Kansas
Ambassador For Synergy
2021 - Present
Living Word International Ministry
2011 - 2018: Entrepreneurial Ministry Facilitator
2001 - 2010: Finance Team
Geary County Head Start
1999 - 2006: Childcare Collaboration President
1998 - 2006: Internship Program
1997 - 1998: President, Policy Council
1996 - 1997: Treasurer, Policy Council
Publications
Dare To Dream - Author
2019
Brown Bag Parenting
2011 - 2018: Junction City Daily Union
Conference Presentations
2009 & 2012 - Kansas Association For Education Of Young Children
Conference Presenter
2009 - Child Care Providers Coalition Of Kansas
Conference Presenter
