Coordinated, personalized care
One of the things that makes the PACE model unique is our integrated Interdisciplinary Team. Our team of specialists meets every day to discuss our participants' care needs and to develop individualized care plans to meet their health needs. Here are some of the members of PACE KC's coordinated care team.
Lori Hogan
Physical Therapist
I bring over 30 years of clinical and leadership experience in physical therapy to PACE KC. With a strong background in orthopedics, manual therapy, and geriatric rehabilitation, I am passionate about helping older adults maintain independence, mobility, and quality of life. Throughout my career, I have led multidisciplinary teams, developed clinical programs, and mentored providers—all with a focus on delivering exceptional, person-centered care. At PACE KC, I advocate for functional wellness and equitable access to rehabilitative services in the community, consistently delivered with a smile and a love for my work.
Zenaida Klafta
Life Enrichment Specialist
I am a Certified Activities Director in the State of Missouri and a Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor, with 24 years of experience. As a Life Enrichment Specialist at PACE KC, I design and facilitate comprehensive activity programming that supports the cognitive, emotional, and social well-being of older adults. I integrate evidence-based practices and person-centered approaches into daily programming, tailoring activities to align with each participant’s care goals and cultural background. My work emphasizes dignity, connection, and quality of life, and I collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure programming remains dynamic, inclusive, and clinically supportive.
Alma Navato, M.D.
Primary Care Physician
I am a specialist in geriatric medicine with over 40 years experience. I graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Deaconess Hospital St Louis University. I also speak Spanish and Tagalog.
Kara Brunton
Nurse Practitioner
I am a nurse practitioner with 28 years of experience helping older adults. I've worked in home-based care, urgent care, and independent living facilities. I love giving great care to seniors. When I’m not working, I take care of my bees, chickens, dogs, and plants in my greenhouse. When I'm not at work, I'm usually outside.
Victor Nguyen
Clinic Manager
I was born in Vietnam during the time of war and came to America in the 70s. My family were sponsored by a local Kansas City church which housed us and introduced my family to America. I started school here not knowing an ounce of English and was in a ESL class for majority of my primary school years. I graduated school with a degree in Respiratory Therapy which I practiced for about 10 years. I went back to school to become a nurse which I have been practicing for 17 years.
I have had previous experiences in other PACE programs as a Care Manager doing mostly patient care. I am currently the Clinic Manager at PACE KC. I really enjoy being part of the PACE programs as I see it helping the poorest, neediest, and underserved populations and making an impact on their lives.
Clinique Keeton, OTR/L, MHA, CLT
Occupational Therapist
With over 11 years of experience as an occupational therapist, I specialize in geriatric rehabilitation and physical dysfunction. I am a certified lymphedema therapist (CLT) with a strong focus on helping older adults maintain and regain independence in their daily activities. I'm passionate about empowering my clients, and I am dedicated to creating personalized, functional treatment plans that support quality of life and long-term wellness.
Sarah Nguyen, RN
RN Care Manager
The great thing about nursing is that I get to spend time taking care of people who live in and around my community. My desire is to enable those of you who have worked so hard all of your lives to age with dignity and grace in the comfort of your own homes. I have ten years of nursing experience, and I also enjoy gardening, serving in my local church, and having very silly conversations with my children.
Haven Lackey
Registered Dietitian
I am a Registered Dietitian who earned my Master's of Science in Dietetics from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2025. I come with a strong foundation in evidence-based nutrition care. At PACE KC, I provide comprehensive, person-centered nutrition services that support the medical, functional, and quality-of-life needs of older adults. I am passionate about the idea that food is fuel, everyone deserves access to nourishing meals, and nutrition is a meaningful daily tool for supporting health and well-being.
Last Updated: January 13, 2026