Cos4Hope

Cos4Hope is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for mental wellness and suicide prevention based in Johnson County, Missouri, with plans to expand across the state. We combine educational discussions around mental health with pop culture, cosplay, and fandom to promote open dialogue and inspire hope.

Mission Statement: Inspiring Hope 4 mental wellness and suicide prevention through support, education, research, and resource facilitation.

Core Values: Community, Compassion, Connection, Courage, Empathy, Encouragement, Hope, Involvement, Knowledge, Support

Meet the Team

April Roller-Morris (She/Her)

Is the Co-Founder and a current team member of Cos4Hope, and also the founder of Hope's Side Quest, where 80% of life coaching fees are donated directly to Cos4Hope. She is a PhD candidate in Developmental Psychology, a certified life coach with 20 specializations, and has an extensive background in criminal justice, victim advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. April is a dedicated mother of four and a proud fan of fandoms like Buffy, Supernatural, TMNT, and Power Rangers.

Megan Crowder (She/Her)

Serves as Vice President of Cos4Hope. She works at the University of Central Missouri Public Safety Department as an Office Professional II and brings over a decade of experience in mental health advocacy. Megan is a dedicated mother of three and an active volunteer with the Johnson County (JOCO) Youth Prevention Coalition. She is committed to expanding accessible mental health resources throughout rural Missouri and uplifting young voices in community prevention work.

Casey Morris (He/Him)

Is the Secretary of the Board and a U.S. Army Combat Veteran who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Casey currently works in warehouse logistics at Walmart, where he specializes in operations and event setup. A proud father of four, Casey is passionate about serving his community and brings a strong logistical and service-oriented perspective to Cos4Hope’s outreach and event planning.

Kenneth Keltner Jr. (He/Him)

Is a Board Member with personal experience as a suicide survivor and mental health advocate. He brings prior experience as a Treasurer for a local theater group and plays an active role in organizing inclusive and supportive community events. With a background in tech, Kenneth focuses on ensuring safe convention environments while advocating for increased mental health awareness in fandom spaces.

Jennifer McCall (She/Her)

Is a Board Member who brings valuable lived experience with grief and resilience to Cos4Hope. She is an engaged volunteer who supports Cos4Hope through events, programming, and relationship building. Jennifer is passionate about helping others find community and healing through fandom, and is especially interested in supporting family-focused outreach.