Theresa Reyes-Cummings, MPA, GPC

Theresa Reyes-Cummings is a native of Kansas City, Kansas. She received her master’s degree in public administration from the University of Kansas with an emphasis in performance management and a master’s certification in Health Care Administration from Mid America Nazarene University.  Her career spans over 35 years of experience and expertise in the fields of non-profit and public administration, mental health and criminal justice administration, community development, and government relations. She is also a seasoned grants professional, holding her national grant professional certification (GPC) for 15 years. In her tenure as a public funder for mental health care in Jackson County, Missouri, she has led the implementation of a Value-Based Payment structure for behavioral health care.  She was also instrumental in addressing mental health disparities and enhancing the level of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts among a network of mental health agencies serving non-insured populations. Theresa’s personal passions include any type of outdoor adventure, ultra-trail running, and bodybuilding.