Kim Kamen - Click-For-Success Program Director

director@click-for-success.org

Occupation: Consultant

Kim Kamen is the program director of Click-For-Success, one of the nation's most innovative approaches to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Kim's background is strongly rooted in both education and social service. She holds a master's degree in teaching (with an emphasis on K-8 education) and a bachelor's degree in psychology, both from the University of Virginia.

Kim first served as a bilingual classroom teacher in a severely economically disadvantaged area of Houston before moving to the Dallas area, where she stepped into the role of department head of the Bilingual and ESL (English as Second Language) Program for a middle school in the Plano Independent School District.

Though she loved being in the classroom, Kim's impact reached beyond the walls of the traditional classroom. She developed numerous programs for her students' parents and local community members, and it wasn't long before Kim felt compelled to make a positive impact with an even larger population. After five years in the school system, she transitioned into the world of social-service nonprofit organizations.

Kim served as a director of AmeriCorps (the domestic Peace Corps) before becoming executive director of Frisco Family Services Center. She successfully lead the only nonprofit social service organization in the nation's second-fastest growing city.

Shortly after giving birth to her first child, Kim decided to return to her roots. By linking up with the Forrest Outreach Foundation and the Click-For-Success Program, she has been able to bridge a tremendous social-service need (breaking the cycle of poverty) by providing those in need with quality education. With the technological know-how and skills learned through Click-For-Success, those benefiting from the program will be able to make a better life for themselves, their children and their community.

Kim is an accomplished grant writer, a nonprofit leader and published author. She has been highlighted in a number of publications, including The Dallas Morning News and Teachers With the Courage to Give. She has made a positive impact on and significantly strengthened numerous nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and museums at local, state and national levels.

Cinde Rawn - SEED Program Coordinator

arpilleras@forrestoutreachfoundation.org

Occupation: Consultant

Cinde Rawn is the SEED Product Coordinator. The SEED Project goal is to help families break the cycle of poverty in Peru by marketing the beautiful textile art "arpilleras" handmade by women living in shanty town's in the hills of Lima, Peru. The revenue generated from the sale of the arpilleras helps reinforce the women's family budget in an area where the average family income is 100.00$ per month. Besides the everyday needs of life this revenue also helps to educate the children of these families, thereby planting the seeds to help future generations. The SEED Project works through the Anglican Diocese of Peru and Bishop William Godfrey.

Ms. Rawn has an extensive background helping people in need, in her local community and abroad. She has worked in numerous organizations to promote and implement goals that support people in the process of restoring and renewing broken lives. She enjoys supporting people in the process of personal growth so that they too can positively affect children, families, and their communities…the ripple-effect of helping people grow. Her enthusiasm for this type of work is a great motivator to help continue the outstanding progress made in families through the SEED Project in Peru.

Ms. Rawn enjoys speaking to groups on issues related to positive life change. She has lead support groups for women in recovery and has a passion for supporting children and families. Cinde would tell you that her greatest pleasure has come from parenting three awesome kids, along with her husband Jeff. She is currently studying for a degree in art and design, so her love for art, especially textile art, her passion for supporting and encouraging women, children, and families combine beautifully with the mission and goals of the SEED Project.

Katie Johnson - Click-For-Success Program Coordinator

volunteer@click-for-success.com

Occupation: Consultant