Support Staff

OUR DEDICATED SUPPORT STAFF.

Ruby Mae Johnson
Ruby Mae Johnson CEO (she/her)

Ruby Mae joined Interpersonal Psychiatry in October of 2024 as our Chief Executive Officer.  She brings more than twenty years of experience in healthcare management to our team, and is a firm believer in our mission statement:  “Our one and only mission is to improve the quality of your life”.  She works most frequently in our Lawrence office, and her door is usually open.  Ruby is a proud mother and grandmother, and is a mainstay of the Lawrence theater community when not working at IP.

Tammy Allen Patient Coordinator (she/her)
Tammy grew up in Baldwin City, KS and graduated from Baldwin High School. Tammy moved to Hawaii to live for 2.5 years then returned to live in Lawrence, Kansas, to raise her son.
Prior to working at Interpersonal Psychiatry, Tammy has worked for over 20 years as a administrative assistant, legal assistant, front desk receptionist and a personal assistant. She has received many achievement awards over the years.
Tammy’s outstanding professional customer service and communication skills to be able listen and focus on what the patient’s needs are, is a very valuable asset to Interpersonal Psychiatry. She knows how to strive to provide the best possible care to the patients whether it is by phone or in person.
Tammy’s dependability and consistency with multi-tasks skills, allows her to provide her services to the Ketamine clinic as well as assisting patients with the Conner’s Assessments, Gene-Sight testing and providing support to the Providers along with greet visitors, answering/directing phone calls.
When Tammy is not working, she enjoys traveling and connecting with nature. She is also very passionate and caring about animals.
Jessica Weaver Specialty Services Technician For Dr. Soni (she/her)

Born & Raised in Kansas City, KS I moved here to Lawrence in 2019 on my personal journey in recovery. I have worked in Customer Service since I was 16yrs old, I have worked for Interpersonal Psychiatry for a little over 2yrs, I find joy in helping and encouraging people. My (almost) 11yr old son Aidyn helps to keep me young at heart. My goal is to get my Bachelors in Addiction Counseling and to also get my License as an Esthetician. I find happiness in good home cooked meals, traveling, hanging out with my closest family/friends, good skincare, makeup artistry, and DIY art projects. #GoChiefs

Frankie Poarch
Frankie Poarch Patient Coordinator (she/her)

Frankie was born and raised in a small town in Mississippi, but has spent the last few years living in the Midwest. One of her biggest passions is mental health advocacy, which is why she is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She aims to de-stigmatize the discussions around mental health so people can feel safe when asking for help. Along with mental health awareness, she also supports body positivity and chronic illness awareness. When she is not working, she can be found at home with her cat, Bitty. She enjoys watching TV, painting, and writing inher free time. She believes that all people deserve kindness and respect. Her main goal in life is to be a light to others and leave the world a little better than she found it.

Kylie Shughart Manager (she/her) | Topeka

Kylie moved to Lawrence KS from Topeka in 2019. She is busy from sun up to sun down with her two boys, Aiden (7) & Grayson (5). She is blessed in her recovery, through all the trials & tribulations, she wakes up to a new day ready to feel inspired & to carry the message of hope and healing to others. She enjoys watching Greys Anatomy and can perform a Whipple with her eyes closed. She enjoys sharing laughs and making memories with the people she loves and of course good food! Her goal is to continue being the best mother she can be to her wonderful boys, and keep striving to be a better version of herself..… and the rest will come.