FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE - Key Persons


Amy Simmons - VP

Job Titles:
  • Associate
  • Vice - President
Amy is an associate teaching professor and MSW Program director at the Unversity of Missouri-Kansas City. She holds a master's degree in social work, is a licensed clinical social worker and is a candidate for a doctorate in education.

David Johnson - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer

Diane Etzel-Wise - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Diane holds a master's degree in health services administration and more than fifty hours toward a doctorate in social work. Although she is retired from full-time employment in academia and mental health service, she consults and trains in mental health and trauma issues for non-profit organization and government agencies. "I was introduced to FCA of GKC about four years ago. As a social worker and educator, I was drawn from the beginning to the mission of supporting informed decisions about funerals"

Jackie Amweg

Job Titles:
  • Secretary
  • Clinical Social Worker at the Hospice
Jackie is a licensed clinical social worker at the Hospice and Palliative Care Program. She holds bachelor and master degrees in social work.