Independence Inc. hires development director

Meghan Kinley has joined the staff of Independence Inc., Lawrence, as development director.

Kinley previously was community director for the March of Dimes. Before her graduation in 2006 from Kansas University, where she received a degree in communication studies, Kinley worked at KU Endowment Association as a student development associate and student manager.

Independence Inc. provides advocacy, services and education for people with disabilities and others. For more information, call 841-0333.