My KC Scholars Nursing Success Story: From First-Gen Student to Nurse Great Jobs KC D’Mya is a Traditional Scholar at Great Jobs KC and is currently attending school at William Jewell College. I joined the Ambassador Program to connect, to learn, and to be part of something. I was looking to be involved and socially […]
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My KC Scholars Nursing Success Story: From First-Gen Student to Nurse Great Jobs KC Hi, my name is Hajra Asif, and I’m a recent graduate from the University of Missouri–Kansas City with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am proud to be a KC Scholar and part of the Ambassador Program throughout my college
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Community Reviewers Help Shape Our Future Workforce Great Jobs KC Are you looking for a way to contribute to Great Jobs KC beyond financial donations? Our Community Reviewers play a crucial role in shaping the future of our organization. As third-party reviewers, community reviewers are instrumental in selecting our next cohort of Scholars. Their careful
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Our IMPACT is getting noticed! Our goal is never recognition, but being recognized helps us shine a spotlight on what we do and highlight the amazing accomplishments of our Scholars! Recently, we were honored to receive not only the Nonprofit Connect EXCELLENCE IN IMPACT AWARD, but also to be selected for the UNITED WAY IMPACT
Stephanie Underwood serves as Chief Financial Officer at Great Jobs KC, where she leads the organization’s financial strategy in support of its mission to create economic mobility through education and workforce opportunities. With more than 17 years of experience in nonprofit finance, Stephanie brings deep expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. She is passionate about using her career as a platform to serve and support mission-driven organizations, helping them maximize impact through strong financial stewardship.
Prior to joining Great Jobs KC, Stephanie served as Chief Financial Officer for Griffith Centers, a behavioral and mental health organization, where she oversaw financial operations for a multi-million-dollar organization spanning residential, educational, and community-based programs. She also spent nearly a decade as Vice President of Accounting Services at NFP Partners, providing CFO-level leadership to nonprofit organizations across the country, with a focus on strategic growth, audit readiness, and governance.
Outside of her professional role, Stephanie volunteers her time at her church and serves on the board of a local nonprofit. She is known for her collaborative leadership style and her commitment to aligning financial strategy with mission impact. She holds a Master of Science in Accounting and is proud to be a first-generation college graduate.
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As the Chief Operating Officer, Jimmy Swift is responsible for overseeing our core programs, our adult workforce development program, Great Jobs KC tuition-free job training, and our KC Scholars Scholarship Program, which includes 11th Grade Traditional Scholarships and Adult Learner Scholarships.
Jimmy has a career in education that spans more than 25 years and is built around supporting and improving the performance of career training programs and leading the operations of degree-granting institutions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in management and has served as Campus President, Vice President of Career Services, and Executive Director of various career schools.
Most recently, Jimmy served as the Vice President of PLA University at Phalen Leadership Academies, bringing access to job skill training to the parents and families of the Scholars served by Phalen Leadership schools across the country. Beyond his higher education experience, Jimmy serves as the Executive Board Chairman for Project Safety Net NY, a nonprofit community-based agency delivering a broad range of health, education, and prevention services to the New York Community. As the Chief Operating Officer for Great Jobs KC, he and his team are poised to make a substantial impact on the economic stability and future of Kansas City.
