Shanea Bea
Executive Director/Teen Pregnancy Targeted Case Manager
Shanea serves as the Executive Director of Delivering Change, leading a dedicated team that provides navigation, education, and support to families across Geary County and the surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience in caring for families and a deep passion for maternal health, Shanea is committed to ensuring that every family feels supported, informed, and empowered throughout their parenting journey.
Throughout her career, Shanea has worked closely with families from diverse backgrounds, consistently advocating for equitable access to care and resources. Prior to joining Delivering Change, she worked as an ERSEA Case Worker for Early Head Start/Head Start. She began her journey with Delivering Change in 2017 as the Teen Pregnancy Targeted Case Manager, where she discovered a strong call to support adolescents navigating pregnancy and early parenthood.
In 2021, Shanea stepped into the role of Executive Director. In this position, she continues to provide direct support to families through education and navigation services, while also managing administrative responsibilities, offering strategic guidance, and fostering strong partnerships with community agencies.
Shanea earned her Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Human Services from Kansas State University and is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, her husband Matthew who is a teacher with USD 475, and their children, Savannah, Maddox and Sutton.
Alex Tyson
Fatherhood Coordinator/Geared Up Dads President
Alex Tyson was born and raised in Oakland, California, before moving to Omaha, Nebraska, where he completed high school and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. He proudly served for eight years, including three deployments to Iraq.
In 2007, Alex settled in Junction City, where he lives with his wife, Melissa, and their two children, Jamarcus and Declan. He currently serves the community as a Fatherhood Coordinator and has also served as a County Commissioner, where he focused on strengthening community services, improving fiscal responsibility, and building partnerships to sustain critical local resources.
Today, Alex remains deeply engaged in community service through his work with the Military Affairs Council, the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, and the Stormont Vail Foundation. He is passionate about empowering families, supporting service members, and advancing initiatives that strengthen the health and well-being of the community.
Terrah Stroda, CNM
Medical Director
Coming Soon
Kate Steeves
Navigator
Kate Steeves was born and raised in North Central Kansas. Kate is a Navigator with Delivering Change: Healthy families-Healthy Communities. Kate truly believes healthy communities start with healthy families and as a Navigator she will connect pregnant mothers with the many resources and services that are offered in Geary County. Kate’s background includes twelve years with the Medicaid program in several states and most recently working for Head Start as the Health Coordinator to link families with health services in the Riley County area. Kate holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Kansas State University. Kate and her husband Ryan are the parents to Jacob, Claire and Nolan.