MSNT Staff

LA VONNE DANIELS - Executive Director

La Vonne has over 30 years of professional experience in public and private mental health services. La Vonne’s experience includes administration, planning, and evaluation of programs for children and adults. She has worked for state mental health agencies in Nebraska and Missouri, and for 10 years consulted with state and local mental health agencies throughout the United States on the development of community support services for adults with mental illness and systems of care for children with serious emotional disturbance. She joined the Midwest Special Needs Trust in January 2002 as Executive Director. La Vonne holds a Ph.D. in Education, with specializations in program evaluation and organizational studies.

KATHIE FORTH - Marketing and ITA Support Specialist 

Kathie has extensive experience as a legal assistant and office manager. Prior to joining Missouri Family Trust in May 2003, Kathie was employed for 20 years with the law firm of Cline & Associates in Columbia. She also has experience as a word processor for Shelter Insurance Companies. Kathie graduated from Salem High School and served 3 years in the Missouri National Guard.