COLLECTING DIAPERS THROUGH DIAPER DRIVES AND FINANCIAL DONATIONS TO BENEFIT LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE HELP OF OUR PARTNERS AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jill Gaikowski, Founding Director of HappyBottoms
Jennifer Miller, Vice President Community Banking, Bank of the West
Patt Papenfuhs, Development Director, The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City
Sister Berta Sailer, Co-Founder/Co-Director, Operation Breakthrough
Karla Shepard, Partner, Seigfreid, Bingham, Levy, Selzer, Gee
Linda Cavanaugh, Board Secretary
Pam Sutherlin, Board Treasurer
Liz Sutherlin, Board President
Executive Director
Liz Sutherlin came on board Jan. 2011 as Executive Director of HB. Liz has a wide range of expertise in executive management, sales, leadership and strategic planning. An active volunteer and chair member to many community organizations she likes to cook, travel, golf and spend time with her family.
Director of Finance and Operations
Pam Sutherlin joined the HappyBottoms team in January 2011. She and her husband John live in Kansas City and are the parents of two boys. Pam has been an active volunteer in the community for the past 15 years. She previously was employed in the banking industry. She is excited to be a part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children.
Special Events
Linda Cavanaugh joined HappyBottoms in January 2011. She and her husband live in Leawood, Kansas and are the proud parents of three boys. Linda brings a wealth of connections to the team having helped start a small business, working in corporate real estate and being a long time community volunteer. She enjoys cooking, entertaining and spending time with family and friends.
Founder
Jill Gaikowski founded HappyBottoms in November 2009 after learning about the need for Diapers across the nation. After more research, Jill discovered cities were doing something about it and she could do something about it right here in Kansas City, thus began HappyBottoms. Jill has since relocated with her family to the Twin Cities, grateful to have found someone to carry on HappyBottoms! She remains on the Board for HappyBottoms and will always be a HappyBottoms advocate!
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