Dr. Melissa Stickel
Executive Director

Welcome!

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) celebrates 35
years of strengthening communities through education, advocacy, and
self-sufficiency. This milestone reflects CPSEMO's dedication to
reducing strain on resources, enhancing safety, and uplifting
individuals, children, and families across 14 direct-service counties
and 101 indirect-service counties.

This year, CPSEMO honors the legacy of its founder, Mary C. Kasten,
whose vision of compassion and community empowerment continues to
inspire. Her work fostered lasting positive change, and her memory
drives CPSEMO’s mission forward.

Join CPSEMO in making a difference. Contact Dr. Melissa Stickel,
Executive Director, for a facility tour or to discuss partnership
opportunities.

Board of Directors

  • Dr. Shannon Farris

    Dr. Shannon Farris

    President/Chair

  • Lee Ann Tally

    Lee Ann Tally

    Vice-President/Vice-Chair

  • Amy Carter

    Amy Carter

    Secretary

  • Carly Bowles

    Carly Bowles

    Treasurer

  • Joy Rubi

    Joy Rubi

    Neighborhood Representative

  • Brice Beck

    Brice Beck

  • Joe Uzoaru

    Joe Uzoaru

  • Pastor Bob Lenz

    Pastor Bob Lenz