Shining a spotlight on what health care can do

Beth A. Radtke has served the non-profit sector in some capacity for more than 20 years. In June 2018, Beth started in her role as Executive Director of Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation (now Acrux). Previously, Beth served a 13-year tenure at Commerce Bank as Vice President & Foundation Office Director, having ascended from Grants Manager and, later, Director of Foundation Administration. These roles followed eight years in development and communications at St. Louis-based arts and social services nonprofits. She has served on numerous non-profit boards, committees and task forces. Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Beth earned an Executive MBA at UMKC’s Henry W. Bloch School of Management and an BA in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College.

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Tammy Collingsworth joined the Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation (now Acrux) staff in November of 2017. With more than 20 years in non-profit work, she has utilized her background in business, fund, and program development; marketing; higher education and event planning to advance the foundation’s work. She was named Director of Community Programs in 2022, leading the continuing medical education and grant programs. A native of central Indiana, Tammy previously enjoyed serving the Kansas City region during four years as Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Relations at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and three years as Member Relations Manager at the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce. Tammy attended Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa, earning a Certificate in Biblical Studies.

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Jolanta is a visionary leader renowned for transforming organizations through strategic program management and consulting. With a proven track record of solving complex organizational challenges, Jolanta excels in guiding teams to achieve long-term goals and enhance operational efficiency. As Vice President of AccessKC at AcruxKC, she leverages her extensive experience, previously demonstrated as Director of Grants and Development Ops at United Way of Greater Kansas City. There, she led strategic grant management efforts and collaborated with influential stakeholders such as the Hall Family Foundation, Bloch Family Foundation, and Siemer Institute, significantly supporting low-income households in the community. Prior to this, Jolanta held senior management positions within the judicial system, driving significant policy changes and operational improvements, notably directing programs like the Bureau of Justice Assistance Veteran Treatment Court Program and overseeing multiple juvenile justice accreditation programs. Jolanta earned an MA in International Relations and Affairs at Washington University in St. Louis, and double BAs in Political Science and French. With her deep understanding, strategic foresight in government and nonprofit administration, and cross-cultural adaptability gained from international experiences, Jolanta remains dedicated to building sustainable communities.

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