Stanley Taylor Jr. joined the Communities In School Mid-America team in 2017 at Benjamin Banneker Elementary School in Kansas City, Missouri. He began as a Student Support Coordinator and was recently promoted to the Senior Director of Development for the Kansas City Metro Area. Stanley Taylor Jr. earned his bachelor’s degree in Information & Systems with a minor in Business Management from Northwest Missouri State University. With over 13 years of experience in non-profit and youth services, Mr. Taylor is equipped with the appropriate knowledge and resources for community engagement. His passion for the community and youth that we service is unmatched and is something that cannot be taught – it is a lifestyle. He lives by the motto #ToTheTop where everything is aimed at progression and moving forward towards a greater goal. Stanley enjoys doing yoga, playing outdoor sports, and spending time with family during his free time.