Governor Kehoe Announces Four Gubernatorial Appointments

AUGUST 8, 2025

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four appointments to the Child Abuse Neglect and Review Board.

Nicole Barrett, of Stockton, was appointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.

Ms. Barrett is the chief juvenile officer for the 28th Judicial Circuit and owner of Barrett Law, LLC. Prior to opening her law firm, she worked as the managing attorney at Springfield Law Group, LLC. Barrett earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law and holds a certificate in dispute resolution.

Bridget Foster, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.

Ms. Foster is a therapeutic foster parent providing trauma-informed support for the children in her care. She previously worked as a customer service senior for United Healthcare. She is an active member of the St. Louis Foster Care and Adoption and Vashon Alumni committees and previously served on the System of Care - St. Louis Board.

Stefanie Kaiser, of St. Peters, was appointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.

Ms. Kaiser is a retired Saint Charles Police Department detective and previously served as the commercial sexual exploitation coordinator for the Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri. She is a member of the Missouri Coalition to End Trafficking and Exploitation, the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, and the Missouri Polygraph Association. Kaiser holds Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training certification.

Monica Walker, of Stewartsville, was reappointed to the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board.

Ms. Walker is a lead employee relations specialist at American Family Insurance. An involved member of her community, she currently sits on the finance committee for Second Harvest and previously served as chair and treasurer for the board. Walker was president of the Stewartsville C-11 school board for eight years and has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).