Executive Director

Angie Hicks-Curtis brings her background in social work to her role as Executive Director of the Lykins Neighborhood Association (LNA). With a BSW and years of experience in direct service, Angie is skilled at connecting residents to resources, advocating for families, and fostering inclusive spaces where all voices are heard.

Her social work training has equipped her with strong skills in listening, mediation, and collaboration—skills she now applies to neighborhood-level issues. Angie works closely with residents to ensure their ideas and priorities are part of decision-making.

Under Angie’s leadership, LNA continues to live out its mission: improving the quality of life for all residents by fostering a safe, connected, and inclusive community. By combining her social work expertise with a commitment to grassroots leadership, Angie empowers residents to shape the future of Lykins, strengthens partnerships with stakeholders, and builds long-term resilience for the neighborhood.

President

I have had the pleasure of serving on the board for two years. I have lived in Lykins for 3 years and the historic northeast for 7 years. I treasure our architecture, diverse community, and our small businesses and restaurants. I initially got involved in the neighborhood to try to take action on littering and illegal dumping by becoming involved in cleanups. As a board member, I try to bring a practicalist approach to further the things that help build and maintain our community, such as: affordable homes for hardworking people, development of vacant lots and structures to fight blight, and safe parks for our citizens.

Acting Vice President / H&D Chair

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Secretary

I moved here on Christmas Eve 2019, directly into the city shut down for the pandemic.  Immediately, I became involved with Lykins Neighborhood Association, wanting to learn how to fight for a better life, not just for me, but also for my neighbors.  Since beginning my work in Lykins, I have successfully assisted community art projects, housing rehabilitation, civic and health education courses, and am learning national standards for meeting management and board organization.  I have built relationships between other neighborhood organizations and leaders at city hall to advocate appropriately for what our residents need.  I am a renter and know the struggles of yearly increases and the fight to save or buy your first home.  I fight for us all.  We all deserve better. 

Treasurer

My name is Leticia Torres. I’ve been a Lykins resident for over 10 years. I grew up here and have witnessed the neighborhood’s changes, both the good and the challenging. Wanting my work to be meaningful and make a real impact is what pushed me to get involved in neighborhood efforts and community work. I am dedicated to advancing equitable redevelopment that expands opportunity and protects affordability. 

My hope is that Lykins continues to grow into a safer, more connected, and supportive place where families feel proud to live, and local businesses can continue to thrive.

Sergeant- At-Arms
Info Coming soon

Member At-large

I was born in KCMO but grew up in Kansas. I moved back to KCMO in 1983. I have lived in the Lykins neighborhood since 2017. As a renter, I am concerned with finding affordable housing for people who either can’t afford to own a home or simply would rather not. I also enjoy helping people find older homes or abandoned houses that LNA can offer to someone who needs a place to live or wants to fix up a house that would otherwise face demolition. I have been on the Lykins board for one year. I was reluctant to join at first, but was convinced to do so by other board members, and I am now glad I did!

Housing & Development committee chair

am the third generation of my family to grow up in the Lykins Neighborhood after my Grandpa Joe who was an engineer on the railroad and my dad who was a teacher and a military chaplain. I have seven children, most of whom are grown, but still live in the Lykins neighborhood with their families, including grandchildren, who are making the streak five generations in Lykins. My wife and I are active member at Kansas City Baptist Church at 40th and Walnut and I volunteer with the Milestone Youth Center at 12th and Bales. It is exciting to see all the collaborations and diversity in the neighborhood and how we all work together towards common goals, especially to revive the housing in the area along with the hearts of the people. I serve as your housing and development committee chair in this process.