At Onspire Health Marketing, our work is centered on strengthening healthcare organizations and the communities they serve. That mission doesn’t stop when the workday ends.
As an organization, we support health-focused initiatives through financial and in-kind contributions that help strengthen local communities – and, at the individual level, our people are making some incredibly positive impacts of their own.
Across our team, employees devote their time, energy, and expertise to causes that improve lives. From supporting education and the arts to helping animals, addressing food insecurity, mentoring young readers, and strengthening youth programs, the people of Onspire are turning their passions into purpose.
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we asked our team to share how they give back in their own communities. Together, the Onspire employees contribute more than 300 hours of volunteer service each year to organizations across the country.
Their answers reflect a common thread – when people invest their time in others, meaningful change happens. Here are some of the ways members of our Onspire team are making an impact:
Ryan Antrim, Creative Services Manager & Video Producer
Fighting Food Insecurity and More
 | Ryan Antrim volunteers with Heartland Community Church and Harvesters Community Food Network. His volunteer work focuses on addressing food insecurity by packing meals and preparing grocery distributions for families in need. He also supports clothing drives by organizing and preparing donations for distribution, and contributes promotional support for initiatives that expand access to clean water in underserved regions of Africa. |
Jeff Bauman, Manager, Health Data Strategy
Encouraging Curiosity and Community Support
 | Jeff Bauman volunteers with The Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair, the Shawnee Mission School District Strategic Plan Action Team, and Harvesters Community Food Network. Through these organizations, Jeff supports both education and community well-being. His volunteer work includes judging student science and engineering projects, mentoring youth initiatives through school district programs, and helping sort and pack food for families in need. |
Lindsey Elliott, Vice President, Client Services
Inspiring Young Readers
 | For the past five years, Lindsey Elliott has volunteered with Lead to Read KC, serving as a weekly reading buddy for a second-grade student. The program pairs volunteers with students in schools that are working to improve reading outcomes. By reading together each week, Lindsey helps build both literacy skills and confidence while fostering a positive relationship with books. |
Rachel Jacobs, Practice Onboarding Specialist
Supporting Dog Rescue
 | Rachel Jacobs volunteers with The Animal Pad, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing dogs across San Diego, Southern California, and Mexico. Rachel assists at monthly adoption and fundraising events, where she helps manage merchandise sales that raise money for rescue efforts. She also helps connect potential adopters with dogs in need of homes while spreading awareness about the organization’s mission. |
Kirstin Johnson, Practice Marketing Manager, Audiology
Supporting Hospital Patients, Visitors & Staff
 | Kirstin Johnson volunteers with the Baxter Health Auxiliary, serving as a gift shop associate. Hospital auxiliary volunteers help enhance the experience for patients, visitors, and staff while supporting fundraising programs within the healthcare system. Through her work, Kirstin helps create a welcoming environment and contributes to initiatives that benefit the hospital and its community. |
Holly Lawton, Senior Content Manager
Protecting Feral Cat Populations
 | Holly Lawton volunteers with The Rescue Project in Kansas City and works with cat caretakers near her home in Hilton Head, South Carolina. As a board member and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) coordinator, Holly helps address feral cat population challenges by coordinating trapping and transport to veterinary clinics and assisting individuals who care for neighborhood cat colonies. She also personally helps feed and care for local cat colonies in her area. |
Jeff Provost, COO and Head of Revenue Operations
Building Character Through Youth Sports
 | Jeff Provost volunteers with Marlborough Youth Basketball and Marlborough-Hudson Youth Lacrosse. After coaching his own children in both sports, Jeff now serves on the board for both organizations. His focus is on helping create positive youth sports experiences that teach teamwork, resilience, humility in victory, and grace in defeat. |
Mollie Stephens, Marketing Manager
Expanding Access to the Arts
 | Mollie Stephens serves on the Community and Engagement Board Committee at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City. In this role, she helps support programs that make the arts more accessible to young people and the broader community. These initiatives include scholarship opportunities for BIPOC youth pursuing arts education and the Blue Star Awards, which recognize and celebrate excellence in high school musical theater. |
Service Beyond the Workplace
While the causes vary from animal welfare and youth mentorship to healthcare support, the arts, and community food programs, the motivation is the same: strengthening the communities where we live and work.
During National Volunteer Week, we are proud to recognize the members of the Onspire team who dedicate their time to making a difference. Their work reminds us that improving lives doesn’t always require a large platform – sometimes it simply starts with showing up.
About Onspire Health Marketing
Onspire Health Marketing ignites long-term, sustainable growth for hospitals, medical specialties and practices, and healthcare organizations of all types. We combine digital innovation, data-driven marketing strategies, and transformative growth solutions to provide full-service healthcare marketing solutions. With a vision that extends well beyond the conventional, we drive healthier brands through the power of authenticity, trust, and innovation.
Connect with us online or by email at grow@onspirehm.com today.