Claire's Community Staff
Shannon VanLandingham
Founding Executive Director
Shannon brings a lifetime of experience in leadership and non-profit volunteering. Throughout her life she has served as a trainer, facilitator, and educator, while organizing leadership programs, planning events, and honing her skills in fundraising for good causes. She loves her family and friends, music, big laughs, and finding the right person for the job. Working to continue her daughter's legacy of love and service is helping her find healing for her shattered heart.
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Meagan Taylor
Office Administrator
Meagan is from Olathe, Kansas, and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Healthcare Administration with a focus in Public Health at Northern Kentucky University. She brings a strong commitment to ensuring equitable access to healthcare and resources for all communities. Meagan strives to be an advocate for those who face challenges in accessing the care and support they need.
In her spare time, Meagan enjoys photography, unwinding with Bob's Burgers, crafting, and has a soft spot for pigeons. She is always up for an adventure–whether it's traveling to new places or soaking up the energy of live music.
Liza Gant
Graphic Design & Digital Content Coordinator
Liza has been with #BeMoreLikeClaire since her Aunt Shannon called her asking for help with the organization's Facebook page back in 2019. As Claire's cousin and one of her biggest admirers, she feels a special responsibility to carry out CC's mission. She staunchly believes that relationship violence education can and does save lives. She is pursuing a degree in social work with the long-term goal of providing talk therapy to youth struggling with mental health and substance abuse.
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In her spare time, Liza enjoys writing, spending time with friends and her partner, playing Minecraft and board games, making others laugh, seeing local bands, and singing karaoke.
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Key Coen
Junior Digital Content Coordinator
Key Coen is a University of Kansas student from Wichita and a passionate advocate. They are currently studying Psychology with a minor in Criminology in hopes of becoming a forensic psychologist. Key works as a junior Digital Content Creator through KU's CSL learning program, developing understanding and skills required for important social service work. Key's passion for community care came from witnessing the powerful positive impact nonprofit assistance had on their own family growing up.
Today, Key spends their time voraciously learning about how they can best advocate for others, playing Stardew Valley, and listening to punk music.