Our Board of Directors

President

Debonie is a visionary leader and project manager dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their goals. Founder of AIMwell Yoga and current board president of the Marlborough Community Coalition, Debonie enjoys fostering environments that promote longevity, well-being, and sustainable change. She has lived in the Walnut Grove neighborhood (part of the MCC) since 2018. In her spare time she enjoys taking long walks, painting and thrifting, and has a beagle pup named Lucy.

Vice President

Meghan’s initial work with Marlborough Community Coalition (MCC) was as a part of the Community Land Trust homeownership group. She is passionate about affordable housing, recognizing it as a fundamental human right. She is currently involved in the MCC Finance Committee, Housing Committee and Marlborough United Violence Prevention Committee. 

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Meghan completed her undergraduate degree in Business Management and Marketing with a minor in History at Towson University. In 2021, she completed a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership at Rockhurst University. She is currently completing a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certification at Rockhurst University. 

In Meghan’s free time, she enjoys visiting her 3 grown daughters, gardening, sailing, working out, prayer/reflection and supporting local nonprofits.

Secretary

Kymira is a proud Kansas City transplant, originally from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, whose journey has taken her to various cities across the country. She currently serves as the Director of Community Membership Initiatives for the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri, where she leads impactful programs aimed at increasing membership and fostering community engagement.

A dedicated mother and grandmother, Kymira is deeply committed to creating a safer Kansas City and is passionate about reducing homicides in the metropolitan area.

In August 2021, Kymira purchased her home in the Marlborough neighborhood. Since then, she has been an active advocate for her community, striving to make Marlborough an even greater place to live. Her work reflects a deep commitment to fostering connections, improving quality of life, and empowering under-resourced communities in Kansas City.

Board Member

Tonya has lived in Marlborough for over 30 years, reared 4 children and now has 3 grandchildren in the area. 

She enjoys time with family & friends, song writing, hiking, gardening, and meeting people.

What she loves about being a Marlborough resident or a (Marlboroiana) are the people and community. The people keep her here, along with the great food prepared at our local restaurant, The Borough KC. Although Marlborough may have some struggles, she believes that it is a great place to live, work, and play; and she hopes that her service to the community makes a difference. 

Board Member

Pamela has lived in the Marlborough community for 53 years. She has lived in her current home for 34 years. Pamela attended grade school at St. Augustine School, and she and her family attended St. Augustine Church on 79th and Paseo until it closed. She has returned to the Church, now named The Mount Christian Worship Center (The Mount), where she is a Minister and serves as the Advisory Board Chair for the Mount CWC.

Pamela was recently elected to the Marlborough Community Coalition board. She looks forward to working with MCC to create new programs, unifying neighbors and keeping our neighborhoods safe and beautiful.

Pamela has a degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Gerontology.

Pamela loves volunteer work, community service, gardening and traveling, as well as many other hobbies and interests.

Board Member

Karl purchased a home in Marlborough three years ago. He is encouraged to be involved in the neighborhood, as this is now his forever home. Karl wants the Marlborough area to be a thriving, vibrant and safe place for all who live here.

He is a retired military officer with 22 years of service and a former manager at Home Depot with 16 years of service. Karl enjoys composing and playing music in his spare time.

Board Advisor | Attorney and Partner at Stinson LLP

Stinson LLP, through its partner, Steve Chinn, helped with the creation of MCC. Steve passed the responsibility on to Jere Sellers and Rich Cook. Since that time Jere, a real estate litigation partner, and Rich, a real estate transactional partner, now regularly attend Board meetings as well as community meetings, providing counsel and guidance. Both live just to the west of Marlborough but have always considered Marlborough their neighbor that they want to help succeed.