Amanda Jackson joins The Beacon to guide sustainability efforts across the organization.
Stephanie Campbell
STEPHANIE CAMPBELL is The Beacon’s CEO. Campbell brings deep experience in nonprofit leadership roles spanning the education, startup, philanthropy, technology and performing arts industries, as well as skills in budget management, venture philanthropy, strategic planning and employee engagement. Campbell previously served as vice president of operations and communications at Kansas City-based nonprofit Leanlab Education, a nonprofit working towards equity in K-12 education, and associate director of the Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Missouri Kansas City. In her free time she enjoys unwinding on the tennis court and spending time with her three kids.
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The Beacon’s founding champion: Remembering David Oliver
Dear friends of The Beacon, On behalf of The Beacon, we join in the profound sadness at news of the passing of David Oliver, founding board chair of The Beacon, trusted advisor and lifelong advocate for civic journalism and local engagement. We received this news with heavy hearts. David’s legacy touches every part of The […]
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Meet Rachel Krause: The Beacon’s new director of civic partnerships and engagement
We are excited to introduce you to Rachel Krause (they/she), who just joined The Beacon in a brand new role as our director of civic partnerships and engagement. Rachel will be leading our Documenters program, training and paying community members to cover public meetings while also strengthening civic partnerships and deepening connections across the region. […]
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We’re growing. Here’s where we’re headed
We’re turning our attention to sustainability with new hires and new opportunities.
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Why I joined the Kansas City Tomorrow leadership class
The Beacon’s CEO, Stephanie Campbell, shares how a Civic Council of Greater Kansas City program will strengthen the newsroom’s community impact.
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Chris Lester joins The Beacon as interim editor-in-chief
Why this moment matters for our newsroom
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Showing up matters: Reflections from volunteering at Project Homeless Connect KC
Annual event celebrates 10 years of bringing services to people experiencing homelessness in Kansas City
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With new support from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, The Beacon is expanding what local news can do
We’re growing civic reporting that helps Kansas Citians understand policy, influence decisions and close the opportunity gap.
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Investing in local news to bridge divides, empower citizens and create lasting change in Kansas City
Strong, reliable, independent journalism is the backbone of a healthy democracy, providing essential oversight and keeping citizens informed – and here in Kansas City, we desperately need it.