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 four 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. Eva enjoys expanding her knowledge on the subject of leadership. She 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.
	Michael Toboni, MPH (aka MT) Public Health Director michael [at] projectkindle.org 877.800.2267 ext. 707	Michael is the oldest of five children born and raised in San Francisco, CA. He attended high school at St. Ignatius College Preparatory, followed by four years at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. While working as an EMT after college, Michael applied to the University of Southern California where he graduated with honors with a Master of Public Health degree. His major was Epidemiology and Bio-statistics.  Michael loves sports, movies, the soundtrack to The Lion King and educating others about health related issues.
	Nichol Costa (aka Breezy) Director of Camping Programs nichol [at] projectkindle.org 877.800.2267 ext. 708	Nichol has always wanted to make a difference and has the chance everyday as the Director of Camping Programs. She graduated from California Lutheran University in 2008 with a degree in Communications. As a former Camp Kindle volunteer, Nichol realized working for Project Kindle would be a dream job. Today she is the "go to" women in the office wearing several hats and has wisdom beyond her years. When not thinking, eating and breathing Project Kindle, Nichol is hanging out with family and friends or watching re-runs of 'Friends' (she knows every line).
	Ryan Boring (aka Dirt or Rhino) Development Associate ryan [at] projectkindle.org 877.800.2267 ext 709	Ryan has been a part of the Kindle family since he was 16 years old. Ryan graduated from UCLA in 2008 with a degree in Economics. His involvement with Project Kindle has spanned everything from Camp Counselor to Life Guard, to Camp Cook and now works as the Development Associate. Ryan believes in giving children with special needs a place they can call home and be "normal", if only for a week at a time. Ryan enjoys hanging out with his nieces and nephews, listening to good music at a concert or with his Freq's, and spending time outdoors.
	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!
	Randi Golden (aka Winter) Special Events Coordinator randi [at] projectkindle.org	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. 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) SPEAK OUT Coordinator erin [at] projectkindle.org	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 part-time for Project Kindle helping to coordinate the SPEAK OUT program. 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.
	Tami Seeger (aka Delish) LIT Director & Office Assistant tami [at] projectkindle.org	Tami has been with Project Kindle for several years. She has volunteered at Camp Kindle as the CIT Director and also worked on video production for the camp session/organization. Tami assists with the SPEAK OUT program and often just does whatever needs to get done. She graduated from California State University of Northridge. She is also an expert at social media networks!!
	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!