JEN HOUSTON, H&R BLOCK
As Senior Manager of Community Impact for H&R Block, Jen knows what it takes to engage employees in the workplace. In her role, she oversees H&R Block’s Make Every Block Better community impact platform, which focuses on making communities more vibrant by connecting neighbors and supporting small business owners. Because H&R Block’s associates are the driving force behind the movement, they are on pace to reach 1 million volunteer hours by 2025.

CHASE MCANULTY, CHARLIE HUSTLE
Being the CEO and Founder of Charlie Hustle, Chase strives to instill connectedness inside and outside his company. With his team, Chase developed the Heart of KC Foundation and the beloved Communi-TEES program, which creates custom tees that highlight national and local Kansas City charities and give back proceeds to support the causes. By featuring important organizations in Kansas City through their well-established brand, Charlie Hustle and its employees are giving a microphone to causes in Kansas City, one tee at a time.

MACAELA STEPHENSON, BLUE KC
Wearing many hats as Blue KC’s Director of Community Relations and Investment, Macaela is committed to the well-being of Kansas Citians. Through Blue KC’s WellStocked program, Macaela is focused on targeted partnerships to reduce food insecurity and increase access to healthier food in our community. Providing opportunities for their employees to connect to their mission both at the office and out in the community contributes to their culture and strategic success.