Nancy Atwater, MS | COO

Nancy Atwater specialized in Behavioral Health Management with over 30 years leading teams, developing and implementing quality programs and working with community partners. 

Professional Experience

Nancy has worked with individuals, from infancy to adulthood for over 30 years, working with kids, families, staff and community partners, leading programs through national accreditation and program growth, fiscal development and expansion.  Prior to joining The Chesnut Group, Nancy worked as a Vice President for 12 years at a Community-Based Behavioral Health agency.  Nancy led Outpatient and Residential programs serving individuals with Substance Use and Behavioral Health needs.  Nancy also collaborated with local school districts to secure funds to offer Mental Health services to Middle and High School students.  Before her activities with the Community-Based Behavioral Health agency, Nancy held many roles in her 20 years at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City as Program Director, Center Executive, Associate Vice President, Director of Administration in the Early Care and Education programs.

Qualifications

School: Kansas State University

Year Graduated: 1990

Professional Organization Memberships: Nancy served as a Board member of the Kansas Association of Young Children (KAEYC) from 2001-2013 and held board positions as Treasurer, Vice President, President.  Additionally she sat on several committees including the finance and conference committees.