Melodee Colbert Kean

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Melodee Colbert Kean


Melodee Colbert Kean is a restaurant owner, city and community Leader and Connector. She served as Mayor of Joplin, MO from 2012-2014.

In the wake of the devastating tornados, she remained a beacon of hope for her community. For Melodee, connecting with nature is soothing, calming and energy restoring. A place where people can go and be in a peaceful atmosphere to recollect memories and reflect on life. 


My Sacred Place


Butterfly Garden & Overlook

Beach 41st Street Gardens in Queens, NY, and the Butterfly Garden and Overlook in Joplin, MO, are the two Nature Sacred National Awards program recipients for the Landscapes of Resilience project, which suggests that green spaces can contribute to community resilience and support recovery.

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Benjamin Ingram

Dr. Benjamin Ingram is the President of Piedmont Healthcare Authority in Piedmont, AL. In addition, Dr. Ingram is a practicing General Dentist. At Piedmont Healthcare Authority, Dr. Ingram oversees the 91 resident Specialty Care Nursing Home, the 16 resident Specialty Care Assisted Living facility and the Piedmont Benevolence Center.    Dr. Ingram was central to...

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