Behind the
Kind
Meet the hearts behind the mission and the crew turning kindness into action—one kid at a time.
Our Story
Braxton has been visiting his mom’s work in downtown Chicago since he was a toddler. On those walks to her office, he often saw people in need—and even as a young child, he felt deeply moved. What began as Braxton asking his mom for spare change to give away quickly grew into something more.
As he got older, they began making bigger plans to help others, and when Braxton suggested, “We should get other kids to help too,” Kids4Kindness was born.
Now 11, Braxton serves as the Chief Kid Officer, leading a growing movement of young people spreading compassion in their communities. His journey is just the beginning—and we invite you to be part of what comes next.
The Crew
Behind every kind kid is a team cheering them on—get to know us!
Chief Kid Officer
Braxton
Braxton is a big-hearted, high-energy kid who loves staying active—whether he’s playing the drums, tackling ninja courses, or surprising his brother with smiles. He’s the kind of kid who picks up trash in his free time and finds joy in helping others. For Braxton, kindness is his favorite superpower.
Executive Director
Jen
With nearly two decades of experience as a Paralegal, Jen has an appreciation and love for details and deadlines, structure and strategy. She’s the mom bringing her boys to concerts in the name of fun and turning every hike into an adventure. She strives to balance her career with raising kind, heart-led kids—one day (and to-do list) at a time.
Programming Director
Carly
A nonprofit professional with over 15 years of experience leading mission-driven initiatives, developing programs, and building strong community partnerships. With a passion for equity, and sustainable growth Carly's dedicated to creating meaningful impact through collaborative, purpose-driven work.
Fundraising Director
Stephanie F.
As a busy working mom of three, Stephanie is passionate about helping kids find meaningful ways to give back to their communities – even in the midst of packed schedules. She loves staying active, especially when it involves playing volleyball or chasing her crew from one activity to the next.
Media Director
Christie
Christie is a proud mom of two energetic boys and a lifelong creative with a background in graphic design, photography, and video editing. When she is not creating content, you can find her reading a book, editing videos late into the night, or sneakily eating chocolate where her kids can’t see.
Marketing Director
Stephanie J.
Customer-obsessed marketer with a master’s degree, two boys, and a passion for working the plan while living in the moment. Stephanie finds inspiration in everyday moments and thrives on turning insight into action.