Kate Heinen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Social Policy Consultant
Writer/Speaker/Activist ​
As a therapist and activist, I believe that mental health is shaped by the systems and environment in which we live.
With a background in anti-violence advocacy, I've worked to improve safety, affordable housing, neighborhood health, and pay equity, supporting survivors in both government and nonprofit sectors. This experience informs my work in policy reform and community programming, where I challenge outdated norms to promote peace, inclusion, and health.
As Director of Community Grants for a local foundation, I leverage my social work expertise and over a decade of nonprofit experience to support the health of Kansas City.
You can find me at community meetings, where I listen and engage thoughtfully, advocating for justice while seeking balanced solutions. And if you'd rather not have me point out cognitive distortions or share DBT techniques, just let me know:)
"The master's tools will never dismantle the master's house. They may allow us temporarily to beat him at his own game, but they will never enable us to bring about genuine change."
Audre Lorde
