Alfredo Palacol is the Executive Director of Lotus Care House, Kansas City’s first housing navigation center focused on providing transitional housing interventions to help people experiencing chronic homelessness on a path into stable, permanent housing. Prior to taking the lead at Lotus Care House, Alfredo held several senior leadership roles at Hope Faith – Homeless Assistance Campus, a day-time drop-in center located in downtown Kansas City, MO. Additionally, Alfredo has worked in various educational non-profits serving K-12 learners.

Whether it’s providing direct service to clients or working with partner agencies to implement new programs and improving systems, Alfredo believes that sincere relationships and working in community are critical in uplifting vulnerable individuals and making a lasting impact in breaking cycles of poverty and homelessness.