Travanna Alexander‑Toney is the Founder and President of Core Changing Concepts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting Kansas City’s urban core through professionals who live, learn, work, and play in the communities they serve. She also serves as the Director of Behavioral Health with Kansas City Public Schools, where she leads the districtwide Trauma Transformation initiative. Her leadership centers on cultivating environments of safety, belonging, and empathy that promote both academic excellence and mental well‑being.

Travanna earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in child development from Southeastern Louisiana University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Missouri–Kansas City. She later completed certification in instruction and curriculum. As a licensed clinical social worker, she brings extensive experience across clinical and administrative roles in child welfare, medical social work, academia, and private‑practice therapy.

Travanna previously served on the National Association of Social Workers–Missouri Chapter Board of Directors, representing the Kansas City region, where she co‑chaired the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee. She also co‑chaired the Violence Free Kansas City Committee for four years.

Guided by her core belief that “Relationships are the drivers of change,” Travanna is committed to building authentic connections that inspire healing, foster resilience, and create meaningful, community‑centered transformation.