Kindle Staff

	Eva Payne (aka Leaves) Founder and CEO eva [at] projectkindle.org 877.800.2267 ext. 702	Eva began Project Kindle in 1998 during her senior year at the University of Nebraska. She is married with six children and resides in Southern California. Eva has received recognition for her work with children impacted by HIV/AIDS as a finalist in the Volvo For Life Awards, L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth, Los Angeles Business Journal, and DirecTV Hometown Heroes. She has also been featured in several publications including Family Circle Magazine. She is currently earning her Masters of Science in Leadership and Management. Eva uses her creativity and visionary outlook to support the Kindle staff in executing Kindle's mission.
	Mandy Nickolite, MA, EdS (aka Little Grape) Vice President mandy [at] projectkindle.org 877.800.2267 ext. 705	Mandy started volunteering for Project Kindle in 1999 as the Camp Director. She earned her Masters in Counseling from Doane College and her Education Specialist degree from the University of Nebraska. She is currently a school psychologist in Lincoln, NE. She spends her free time with her son and husband. Mandy oversees character education program at Camp Kindle and manages the Psycho-Social Team.
	Chad Payne (aka Bear) Associate Director chad [at] projectkindle.org 661.257.1901	Chad has been a volunteer with the organization since 2000. He is married to the organizations Founder and CEO. Chad has served in various capacities from the Camp Kindle archery instructor, to the ropes course facilitator, lifeguard, travel coordinator, and camp spirit leader. Chad attended Brigham Young University where he studied Spanish, while participating in various sporting events as the school's mascot, Cosmo. He has spent many years as a Boy Scout leader. Chad currently works full-time for WAXIE Sanitary Supply and currently devotes any free time to helping Kindle with camper/admin communication, Project Kindle development and offering overall guidance to allow the organization opportunities to reach its goals, while meeting its mission and vision.
	Alison Boring (aka Dragonfly) Camp Director alison [at] projectkindle.org 877.800.2267 ext. 704	Alison started volunteering for Camp Kindle when she and her husband decided to take on the task of planning the menus and cooking the meals at Camp Kindle West.  She grew up in Washington state, but ended up at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to study Hotel Management.  After graduation, she moved to Southern California to work for the Walt Disney Company.  She has worked in various hotels and managed private events during her career.  She is very involved in the school and activities of her three kids.   When she’s not working (for Project Kindle or for her kids), Alison loves catering parties, musical theater and anything Disney.  Alison, her husband and three kids live in Moorpark, CA.
	Randi Golden (aka Winter) Special Events Coordinator randi [at] projectkindle.org 661.257.1901	Randi graduated from UCLA in June 2009 with a degree in Mathematics/ Management & Accounting. She got involved with Project Kindle in the summer of 2008 after being associated for four years with Dance Marathon at UCLA, which benefits Project Kindle. Randi devotes her time to all the organizations fundraising events. While she was involved with Dance Marathon she held positions like the Operations Director and the Assistant Director of Production. In her spare time she enjoys running, line dancing, and watching sports. Her favorite time of year is March Madness and opening day of the baseball season. Her favorite part of Camp Kindle is watching the campers sing and dance during their lip syncs at the Dance Night.
	Erin FitzGerald (aka Catfish) Program Coordinator erin [at] projectkindle.org 877.800.2267 ext 706	Erin came to Project Kindle as a camper through the Camp Kindle program. She has been apart of the organization since its inception. Erin was first a camper, then at 16 became a counselor-in-training and at 18 became a camp counselor during the summer. While earning a degree in Video, Film and Television at College of the Canyons, Erin works full-time for Project Kindle helping to coordinate the SPEAK OUT program and co-direct Camp Kindle. She has facilitated SPEAK OUT in CA and IL. She is very close with her family, enjoys a good television show and baking chocolate chip cookies.
	Nichole (Nikki) Wiener, RN, BSN (aka Ladybug) Medical Director nursenikki [at] projectkindle.org 877.800.2267 ext. 701	Nichole Wiener joined Camp Kindle in 2003 as a Nurse Assistant, and has served as the PK Medical Director and Camp Nurse since 2005.  She completed the BSN program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, and is currently a graduate student at UNMC pursuing a MSN and Family Nurse Practitioner degree.  When not at Camp Kindle, she can be found at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln, NE, where she works as a Prenatal RN, specializing in High Risk Obstetrics.  Nurse Nikki enjoys baking, party planning, Power Pump classes at the YMCA, and traveling around the country for SPEAK OUT tours!
	Trina Harrison (aka Lynk) Admin and Public Relations, specializing in community outreach trina [at] projectkindle.org 661.257.1901	An East Coast native, and lover of the feline community, Trina comes to us from a small town in Pennsylvania. She contacted Project Kindle off and on throughout the years and continued to follow- up until an opportunity presented itself for her to come on board. Trina has an unwavering passion for children and animals of all types and in her free time volunteers for various animal sanctuaries in LA County. Trina has studied creative writing and business administration and has found herself on the staff of several non-profit agencies. On any given day you may find her sitting outside, shoes off, listening to Nora Jones while menu planning for her catering clients. A loner by nature, Trina prefers to deliver results “under the radar” and watch people smile from afar. “I am absolutely ecstatic to finally work for Project Kindle. The future is amazing.” Trina and her husband Rick and daughter Ashlei live in Valencia, CA with their dog Texas.
	Fox and Prairie PK's Photo and Film Experts!!	Fox (Matt) a graduate of Northwestern University (2010 Radio, Television, Video and Film major), joined the Kindle team in the summer of 2009 after learning about the program through Dance Marathon. He attended both Camp Kindle sessions and made an immediate impact. He has helped capture Camp Kindle is its best moments and turn the footage into amazing short videos. If we need a video made, Fox gets it done! Prairie (Kaila) has been a part of the Kindle team for since 2004. She came to us as a student from Brooks Institute working on a photo documentary project. After attending one Camp Kindle session, she was hooked. Prairie has since attended Camp Kindle almost every summer and continues to capture the magic of camp in both film and photo. She also has attended SPEAK OUT's and Dance Marathon where she documents our programs. Prairie is super talented and just about the nicest, most happy-go-lucky gal around. We are honored to have her as part of the Kindle family!
	Tami Seeger (aka Delish) LIT Director tami [at] projectkindle.org	Tami has been with Project Kindle for several years. She has volunteered at Camp Kindle as the CIT Director and most recently as the LIT Director. She also worked on video production for the camp session and organization. She graduated from California State University of Northridge. She is an expert at social media networks!!