Katie is the Administrative Assistant for Good Dads in Springfield and is passionate about supporting engaged fatherhood. She graduated from Missouri State University with bachelor’s degrees in Creative Writing and Sociology, with minors in Screenwriting and Communication. Katie is a…
Terri recently retired after more than three decades of experience in local church and nonprofit work. She joined the team in 2025 and assists with the planning and execution of the many Good Dads endeavors. She is passionate about helping…
Denise Baumann is the Good Dads Director of Operations. Denise worked at three different universities before retiring from Missouri State University. Most of her time was spent working in residence life, but she also taught classes at the master’s and…
Dr. Mike Dawson is the proud father of three children: Emma, Jack and Christian. Mike and Wendy are college sweethearts and following a life motto of, “see a need, fill a need”. Mike recently retired after more than 25 years…
Dora joined the Good Dads team in 2024. She has a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in creative writing at Missouri State University. She loves reading, writing and anything related to theater.
Diana joined the Good Dads team in 2021. She supervises all communications strategies for Good Dads, including website content, blogs, podcasts, social media, advertising, videography, page design and curriculum development. Having been raised by a good dad, she is an…
Lisa has been with the team since 2018. She oversees the New Pathways for Good Dads program and builds Individual Service Plans for NPGD fathers.
Rhonda is a retired educator who joined the team in 2018. She assists in training NPGD facilitators and manages the Good Dads headquarters.
Dr. Jennifer Baker is a licensed clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Good Dads. From 2003-2011 she provided leadership for two large federal grants serving persons living in 29 counties in…
