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Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

For Immediate Release:         

April 15, 2025          

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TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday 12 appointments to the following boards, commissions, and council.


State Board of Pharmacy Purpose: To license and register entities conducting business relating to the practice of pharmacy and to protect public health and welfare against unauthorized practice of pharmacy.

  • Janine Ohler, Manhattan

  • Joanna Robinson, Lawrence

  • Lucinda Noches Talbert, Kansas City (reappointment)


REACH Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors Purpose: To advance equity and health care coverage and ensure that all underserved people in the community have quality health care.

  • Sharla Smith, Overland Park (reappointment)


Kansas Board of Healing Arts Purpose: To ensure health care professionals meet certain qualifications to protect the public from incompetent practice by individuals who have been credentialed to practice in Kansas.

  • Monica Murnan, Girard


Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Purpose: To oversee law enforcement training under the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Act and provide accredited instruction for full-time police and law officers.

  • John Merchant, Hiawatha


Kansas Human Trafficking Advisory Board Purpose: To explore the issues of human trafficking in Kansas.

  • Carole Cadue-Blackwood, Lawrence


Kansas State Fair Board Purpose: To oversee the showcase of Kansas agriculture, commerce, and industry, providing education and entertainment to all Kansans.

  • Kathy Brazle, Chanute (reappointment)

  • Ann Sankey, Andale


Advisory Commission for Children with Special Healthcare NeedsPurpose: To consult with and advise the secretary of health and environment on matters relating to children with special health care needs.

  • Melissa Hodges, Berryton


Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Advisory CouncilPurpose: To develop recommendations and advise the department of health and environment on matters related to palliative care initiatives and the palliative care consumer and professional information and education program.

  • Kate Shoemaker, Olathe


Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission Purpose: To recommend qualified individuals for appointment to the Kansas Supreme Court.

  • Ebony Clemons, Wichita (reappointment)

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