Manhattan Office

Laken has been with Family first since January 2017. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis Practice from Florida Institute of Technology. Laken enjoys spending time with loved ones, reading books, trying new restaurants, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Meredith has been with Family First since May 2019. She graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology in December 2025. Meredith worked alongside Laken Reel to help open the Manhattan Family First center in 2023 and now splits her time between the Manhattan and Leavenworth locations. In her free time, Meredith enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and being outside.

Justina started with Family First in June 2024. She has her A.S. and is currently working on her B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. She enjoys reading, singing, and watching movies with friends and family.

Abby started with Family First in May 2022. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a Minor in Human Development and Family Science at Kansas State University and is expected to graduate in May 2024. She enjoys spending time with friends and going to K-State sporting events.

Shianna started with Family First in March of 2025. Shianna enjoys going on walks/hikes and spending time with her family and friends.

Sydney started with Family First in October of 2023. She enjoys spending time with her friends, and family. They like to spend time outside playing games or going fishing. They are also big K-State fans. Go Cats!

Koby started with Family First in 2023. He is currently working on his Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a Minor in Human Development and Family Sciences at Kansas State University. He enjoys playing tennis and volleyball and watching movies.

Madisyn started with Family First in June 2024. She is currently working on her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Conflict Analysis Trauma Studies.

Andrea started with Family First in 2023. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, and a Minor in Human Development and Family Science at Kansas State University. She enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as attending sporting events.

Jenna started with Family First in January 2023. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a Minor in Human Development and Family Sciences from Kansas State University. She enjoys the outdoors, spending time with friends, finding new places to eat, and playing games with her family.

Abby started with Family First in June 2024. She is currently working on her B.S. in Human Development and Family Science with a minor in Couples and Family Therapy. She enjoys traveling abroad, reselling vintage clothing, and attending concerts.

Gwenyth started with Family First in 2024. She is currently working on her bachelor’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Human Development and Family Science. She enjoys staying active, playing basketball, crocheting, and spending time with friends.

Natalie started with Family First in September of 2024. Natalie is currently enrolled at Kansas State University majoring in psychology and gender, women and sexuality studies and minoring in queer studies, intro. couples and family therapy. In her free time Natalie enjoys hanging out with her cat, playing guitar, cooking and reading.

Claire started with Family First in June of 2025. Claire is currently enrolled at Kansas State University working towards her bachelors of science; Majoring in Psychology and is expected to graduate in Spring of 2026. In her free time Claire enjoys going on walks, hanging out with friends and watching movies.

Jordyn started with Family First in June of 2025. Jordyn is currently enrolled at Kansas State University and working towards her bachelors of science; Majoring in communication science disorders, Intergrated Health Sciences and minoring in Gender woman studies, Child Welfare Certificate. She is expected to graduate in May of 2027! In her free time Jordyn enjoys reading, exercising, and hanging out with friends.

Faith started with Family First in March of 2025. Faith is currently enrolled at Kansas State University, working towards her bachelors, majoring in Human Development and family sciences. Faith is scheduled to graduate in May of 2026. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, working on crafts and going on drives to watch the sun set.

Keller started with Family First in September 2024. He has a A.S. in Health and Human Performance from Cloud County Community College. He enjoys working out, golfing, and hanging out with friends and family.

Eric started with Family First in April of 2025. In his free time Eric enjoys snowmobiling, cornhole, golf and playing video games.

Graycen started with Family First in August 2024. Graycen has her B.S. in Marketing from Kansas State University. She enjoys reading, coloring, and spending time with her cats and family.

Aubree is currently enrolled at Cowley Community College majoring in special education with a minor in Psychology. In her free time Aubree enjoys thrifting and antique shopping, spending time with family and her dogs. When she can Aubree also enjoys spending time with friends, making plans.

Delaney is currently enrolled at Kansas State University working towards earning her Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate. Majoring in Psychology with a minor Horticulture, she is expected to graduate in December of this year. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing video games, aerial arts and traveling.

Karla is currently enrolled at Kansas State University working towards earning her Bachelor’s of Science. She is expected to graduate in December 2026. In her free time she enjoys reading, listening to music, making crafts, cooking and baking.

Katelyn started with Family First in April of 2026. In her free time Katelyn enjoys hanging out with friends and drawing.

Emily started with Family First in June of 2026. Emily is currently enrolled at Kansas State University majoring in Elementary education and is expected to graduate in May of 2027. In her free time Emily enjoys to crochet and sew.

Angelina graduated from Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University in May of 2023.

Ciara is currently enrolled at Kansas State University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Human development and is expected to graduate in May of 2027. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing video games and playing tennis.

Kate has been with Family First since June of 2026. Kate is currently enrolled at Kansas State University.

Brynn has been with Family First since August of 2026. Brynn is currently enrolled at Kansas State University and working towards her bachelors of science, majoring in Human Developmental Family Studies and is expected to graduate in May of 2027. In her free time Brynn enjoys playing volleyball , hiking and getting coffee with friends!