The organization investigates social, economic, and political injustice in Kansas and works toward systemic solutions, serving as a voice for the public at large and for individuals and groups who are without effective legal representation.
Magnuson is described as an exemplary Executive Director, who demonstrates strategic thinking and foresight, and has contributed to building the Kansas nonprofit landscape, providing training opportunities and building the capacities of advocates across the state. Collaborative in nature, Mr. Nonprofits across Kansas rely on his strategic acumen and are eager to partner with Kansas Appleseed, and his collaborative nature continues to be demonstrated through his commitment to partner with advocates and government, Democrats and Republicans, policymakers and community members.
The results of those collaborations lead to impactful policy wins and admiration from often-unlikely sources. From the very beginning, his career has been dedicated to nonprofit advocacy on behalf of impoverished and excluded communities.
Prior to joining Kansas Appleseed in August , Mr. His pro bono representations include immigration, criminal, public housing, domestic violence, and family law cases. As a certified mediator, Mr. When the Kansas native began reading about fiscal problems in the state forcing major cuts to education and social programs, he decided it was time to return home.
With their new size, Magnuson and his team looked to take on larger issues. A follow-up report that year also found that they were not getting any of the educational programing that they were entitled to.
Kansas Appleseed grassroots partners after the bill signing ceremony for Kansas's comprehensive juvenile justice reform legislation in Magnuson and the Appleseed employees began working to solve the problems of the juvenile justice system, including unnecessary incarceration and children who go missing in it, by raising awareness in various cities and towns.
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