Third Thursdays at the American Jazz Museum

1616 East 18th Street,Kansas City MO 64108

17 June, 2021

Description

This monthly event at the American Jazz Museum hosts a networking event, live music, and free admission to the museum from 5 pm - 8 pm This month's networking event runs from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, with opening remarks by Executive Director Rashida Phillips and keynote speaker Randy Dunn, Executive Director Missouri Democratic Party. Live music will be provided by Steely Dan cover band Glamour Professions with a cash bar to complement the evening. An open microphone for young professionals will be available to introduce themselves and connect with the community. Get To Know Randy Dunn Randy D. Dunn, a native of Kansas City, Missouri is executive director of the Missouri Democratic Party and former member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing the 23rd District, first elected in 2012 at the age of 29 and reelected in 2014 and 2016 respectively. Randy has previously served as Community Affairs Liaison for U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-5); and executive director of Spark CDI, a non-profit community development intermediary focused on economic development in Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. Furthermore, Rep. Dunn served as City Planner for the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Currently, Randy is also the owner and managing partner of Dean & Dunn, LLC, a consulting firm based in Kansas City working in economic development and community outreach and engagement. Rep. Dunn received his Bachelor of Arts in Urban Affairs and Master of Public Administration degrees both from the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 2005 and 2007 respectively where he was a HUD Fellow and attended law school, all on full academic scholarships. While at UMKC, Rep. Dunn also served as a Campus Ambassador, founding member and President of the Bloch School African American Student Association and was a Victor Wilson Scholar. Randy also received a verified certificate in Citizen Politics in America from Harvard University. During his tenure in the Missouri Legislature, Rep. Dunn was Chairman of the Urban Economic Development Committee; Vice Chair of the House Minority Caucus; House Minority Whip; and served on the important Budget Committee, overseeing the states $28 billion budget. Never one to shy away from a position of leadership Randy is the former President of the Omicron Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; Board Chair of Nu- World Contemporary Danse Company; Greater Kansas City Transit Alliance Board Member; Omicron Xi Lambda Education Foundation Board Member. Randy has committed his professional and personal career to transforming communities into desirable and safe environments with access to jobs, quality education, transportation and basic services and amenities. Randy D. Dunn is a member of St. James United Methodist Church and is an avid runner who enjoys reading, the visual and performing arts and spending time with his family especially his three nephews and one niece.