Meet Our Team
Clothed in Compassion is committed to sharing Jesus’ love, compassion, and kindness through affordable, specialized, and holistic care, including pediatric occupational therapy services, to children and families in Hutchinson, Kansas.
We are a team dedicated to using our talents to serve others. Though we come from all walks of life (and are scattered across the US), we are united by our faith in Jesus, passion for caring for our community, and the desire to dream big, love deeply, and have fun!
Meet the Board
Meet our Staff
Clothed in Compassion wouldn’t work without such dedicated staff. You’ll find us answering phone calls, restocking art supplies, and hanging out with you and your kiddos at our office and community events.
Dr. Megan Bartley, OTD, OTR/L
Dr. Megan Bartley, OTD, OTR/L (known lovingly to the littles she works with as “Miss Megan”), is a Hutchinson local. She is the Founder & Clinical Director of Clothed in Compassion, Corp., which she established to fill a healthcare gap in the Hutchinson community.
Learn More about Megan
She received her doctorate of occupational therapy from Boston University in 2021. Megan is dedicated to serving the Hutchinson community. As her doctoral capstone, she created Kitchen Hero Academy, a 10-week cooking skills program for middle-school students to help alleviate the negative effects of food insecurity. KHA will continue to run in Hutchinson for many summers to come.
Megan is also an avid baker and the Outreach Coordinator and Youth Host for her church, Spark United Church of the Nazarene, serves on the board for Rise Up Reno Prevention Network, and sits on the Reno County Food Advisory Committee. She looks forward to serving you and your family!
Chelsea Ratzlaff, DPT
Chelsea Ratzlaff is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). She has dedicated most of her career to pediatrics and is thrilled to serve children and families through Clothed in Compassion!
Learn More about Chelsea
Chelsea graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Wichita State University in 2013. Over the years, she has gained pediatric experience in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient/acute care, pediatric ICU, NICU/special care nursery, and the school system. She is passionate about providing kind, compassionate care that celebrates children as the precious creations they are. Chelsea approaches therapy with intentionality, focusing not only on helping her patients grow, but also supporting their caregivers, especially fellow moms, to feel seen and encouraged.
In her free time, Chelsea enjoys coffee (a lot!), singing on her church worship team, baking with sourdough, and caring for her 50+ houseplants. She loves thrifted finds, the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and goats! She’s also a proud boy mom of four and currently serves as a substitute teacher for Buhler Schools.
Chelsea is excited to connect with the kiddos of Clothed in Compassion and help them build strength, confidence, and joy in movement!
Maggie Woodward, SLP-CCC
Maggie Woodward received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Fort Hays University. Her goal with Clothed in Compassion is to create a fun and interactive space for children to work on their speech and language needs.
Learn More about Maggie
Maggie has provided speech therapy in a variety of settings including inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facility, and school-based. At Clothed in Compassion, she incorporates play-based activities that are motivating and exciting and build a relationship with the child. Maggie enjoys treating both articulation and language disorders. She encourages parents to be part of the therapy session to promote carryover of skills at home.
Maggie lives in Hutchinson with her two dogs, Tucker (a WestiePoo) and Mocha, who is missing one of her front legs and is affectionately called a tri-pawd. She finds comfort in labeling and organizing when she feels stressed.
Her therapy motto: “Forward is forward, no matter the pace.”
Destinee Archer, Administrative Assistant
Destinee graduated from Colby Community College in 2018 with her nursing degree and worked through May 2022 as a charge nurse for a skilled rehab facility, until her son needed her to be at home with him. She believes that every child should be loved and have as much help excelling in their goals as possible.
Learn More about Destinee
Though she doesn’t have a lot of pediatric experience, Destinee has plenty of experience in being an advocate for her son! Clothed in Compassion has changed her son’s life for the better—without them, they wouldn’t be where they are today! She is very excited to help other families and the community through this amazing corporation. What Megan and the team do is truly a blessing to so many.
Destinee loves to garden and is very into homesteading, self-preservation, reading, raising beef and chickens, and being a mom. She loves all things sourdough—her sourdough starter is a “baby” of a starter from the Great Depression.
Leah Nickel, Custodial Manager
Leah is a momma who loves Jesus and baking. She cares deeply for those around her. She is passionate about teaching kids about Jesus and how to use their imaginations to create beautiful things. “The world is a better place when we teach children how to thrive where they are.”
Learn More about Leah
Leah is currently working toward her children’s ministry license to serve as the Children’s Pastor at Spark United Church of the Nazarene. She is hoping to create an inclusive and accessible children’s ministry alongside Miss Megan.
Allie Buchanan, Financial Administrator
Allie plays the important role of managing Clothed in Compassion’s finances, including insurance and billing. She is excited to use her experience in pediatric occupational therapy as both COTA/L and office manager to serve the families of Hutchinson, Reno County, and beyond.
Behind the scenes, our Clothed in Compassion board supports our staff in many ways including making business-related decisions and strategic planning aligned with our vision and mission. They are committed to ensuring the staff of Clothed in Compassion, as well as the families they serve, know that they are loved.
If you’re interested in supporting Clothed in Compassion by serving on our board, please email us.
Current Clothed in Compassion Board Members include Thad Bartley, Katie Hay-Molopo, Blessing Marshall, Megan Miller, Joshua Richards, and Dr. Megan Bartley.
Thad Bartley
Chief Financial Officer
Favorite occupation? My favorite occupations are writing fiction, running, and climbing 14ers (14,000-foot mountains), such as Pikes Peak in Colorado.
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Thad has been involved with accounting since 1995. In 2007 he finished an MBA in accounting and finance, and has used his degree to start several businesses that are still operating today. Thad is excited to use his experience to help Clothed in Compassion, Corp. become a therapy practice that can change its part of the world, beginning with Hutchinson, Kansas. His duties initially will involve budgeting, startup cost expenditures, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing. His strongest skills are to ensure waste is minimal and the funds with which Clothed in Compassion, Corp. is entrusted are used to their best effect.
Joshua Richards
Chief Operation Officer
Favorite occupation? I love to spend time learning and cooking. Currently I am working on learning more about blood types and how to make meals specific to blood type needs. I am passionate about helping others reach their full potential.
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Joshua is currently the owner of his own Lifestyle and Wellness coaching company, LiveALIGNED, while continuing to teach for WSU in the Exercise Science and Aging Studies programs. His degrees include AS of Sports Medicine, BA of Exercise Science, MA in Healthcare Administration with an emphasis on exercises with older adults, and an MAC in Public Health with an emphasis in education and lifelong care. Joshua is ACE-Y certified in Personal Training (PT) and Group Exercise (GX). He has training and certifications in LiveStrong, Corporate Wellness, Wellness coaching, Bariatric (pre and post Op), Geriatric, AOA, Injury prevention and care, Nutrition, and Biometric screening and coaching. He has multiple years in leadership and experience in the creation of policy and procedures for wellness companies.
Katie Hay-Molopo
Secretary of the Board; Digital media and communications support
Favorite occupation? I love journaling, singing, being active with friends and family, and doing pretty much anything outside.
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Katie Hay-Molopo is an artist, writer, wife, Mama, and Christian. She received her Visual Arts & Urban Studies, BA from Brown University and her Creative Writing, MSc from the University of Edinburgh. She has worked with Megan on several projects providing equitable services, social justice advocacy via creative means, and communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She’s excited to lend her written and visual communication skills to Clothed in Compassion, Corp.Katie currently works as the Communications Coordinator for One Hundred Miles, an environmental advocacy nonprofit. She lives in coastal Georgia with her husband and daughters.
Megan Miller
Board Member
Favorite occupation? I love going to my kids’ activities year round. When I have free time from those, I enjoy baking and cooking, as well as gardening and preserving the produce from my garden.
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Megan Miller joined the Board in August of 2024. She and her husband own Kauffman Seeds, Inc. in Yoder, KS. She has one college and one high school aged children. Dr. Bartley baby-sat her children from high school through college, and Megan watched her pursue her OT degree and develop her passion for her work. She is excited to serve on the Clothed in Compassion Board and see how the organization develops and grows.
Thad has been involved with accounting since 1995. In 2007 he finished an MBA in accounting and finance, and has used his degree to start several businesses that are still operating today. Thad is excited to use his experience to help Clothed in Compassion, Corp. become a therapy practice that can change its part of the world, beginning with Hutchinson, Kansas. His duties initially will involve budgeting, startup cost expenditures, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing. His strongest skills are to ensure waste is minimal, and the funds with which Clothed in Compassion, Corp. is entrusted are used to their best effect.
Joshua is currently the owner of his own Lifestyle and Wellness coaching company, LiveALIGNED, while continuing to teach for WSU in the Exercise Science and Aging Studies programs. His degrees include AS of Sports Medicine, BA of Exercise Science, MA in Healthcare Administration with an emphasis on exercises with older adults, and an MAC in Public Health with an emphasis in education and lifelong care. Joshua is ACE-Y certified in Personal Training (PT) and Group Exercise (GX). He has training and certifications in LiveStrong, Corporate Wellness, Wellness coaching, Bariatric (pre and post Op), Geriatric, AOA, Injury prevention and care, Nutrition, and Biometric screening and coaching. He has multiple years in leadership and experience in the creation of policy and procedures for wellness companies.
