About Us

 
โ€œโ€œChildren do not need us to feel sorry for them. Rather, they need people who believe in them, help them get into school, stay in school, and allow the world to benefit from their uniqueness.โ€โ€
— Jorie Kincaid, Kidspire Founder

Like many of the children in Kidspire programs today, I, too, began life as an orphan. I know I would not have started Kidspire had I not been the recipient of those who helped me believe that I was infinitely valuable and had something to contribute to the world that no one else could. Today I am in awe of Kidspireโ€™s work that has grown to help thousands of children realize their own unique worth.

โ€”Jorie

Our Team

Founder and Director

Jorie
FOUNDER

Since founding Kidspire 30 years ago, Jorie's vision of supporting children to reach their full potential has been realized for thousands of children in multiple countries around the world.

Director of Social Work

Laura
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL WORK

In 20+ years with Kidspire, Laura has been a true social worker - supporting hundreds of children to receive services through her work in the Kidspire preschool and Kidspire adoption programs.

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Tad
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In the 15+ years Tad has worked with Kidspire, he has supported the organization establishing education programs in Kenya and Vietnam.

Daphine
COUNTRY DIRECTOR, KENYA

Daphine relies upon her background as a social worker to develop programs that are uplifting entire communities. She works tirelessly to support children and their families.

Board of Directors

Will Merkel - Chairman

Dave Adams - Treasurer

Nancy Cook

Pat Goodell

Jorie Kincaid

Judy Logan

Colin Mead

Jennifer Stephens