Bob was the VP of the Greater Salt Lake Boys & Girls Clubs, and Pres. of the South Valley Boys & Girls Clubs and brings his leadership, grant & funding skills to the KR program. Formerly on the KidsEat! Board. Received the Governor's Career Humanitarian Leadership Award after 40 years caring for the children at Boys & Girls Clubs.
~ OUR CAPABLE & STRONG UGANDAN LEADERSHIP TEAM ~
Karla M. Jay, USA
Literary Consultant
Dental Exams Jackie Detmers
Sandy, Utah USA
It takes a team of dedicated international volunteers to make sure our MISSION is reaching as many communities as possible so kids have access to our free books. We're fortunate to have the best dedicating their time, energy, and expertise to our cause. Those listed below will be on the Board of Directors of the Kids Read Foundation n both the US and Uganda. In the meantime, you can help us get a head start by contacting us about sponsoring a library.
Sam Bagenda
Kampala, Uganda
CEO- Founder
David is a very busy man as an advocate for young women in the courts of Kampala & Administrator of Grace Place for children. His extensive education and experience provides Kids Read with a seasoned professional . He has an action based personality, a tempered disposition. and only wants to give back to humanity and assist his community and its children. David will be in charge of securing our NGO. (Non Government Organization)
Sam loves working with kids. He taught acrobatic skills to young girls with ACT (Acrobatic Circus Troup) for many years. Sam is a kind gentleman of 22 who is a deep thinker and planner. Sam is always looking for the positive in life. His vision is to assist children all over Uganda and beyond those borders He spent six months as a performer/ entertainer in China and brings those skills he learned there working in a new environment and language. He will work closely with the Ambassadors at each library.
It's all about the kids !
Jackie, who spent her career as an appraiser, has a heart of gold and compassion and a way with words ! She has been involved in charity work for many years. She is currently assisting with the Adopt a Native Elder Group in Utah, a former KidsEat! volunteer and happily accepted the position of Secretary on the Board of Directors for Kids Read.
This honor student is currently a Jr. at the University of Utah and interned in Washington, DC with the Dept. of Interior. Ryland brings a wealth of IT experience to KR and will assist in media & social media content. Formerly a KidsEat! volunteer. He is our US Social Media expert.
KIDS READ ASSOCIATES
Bob Dunn
Murray, Ut USA
A former RN with a degree from Brigham Young University, Lynda has always been active in charity work. She was President of the Utah Congressional Award, founded the KidsEat! program and is excited to be part of this next venture to aid children.
She has earned numerous awards
for her Community Service including the Heart & Hands Award, Utah Philanthropic Day and a National Dependable Leader Award from Maytag. She will act as President of Kids Read.
Lynda Smart Brown
Murray, Utah USA
Karla is an International Award Winning
Author, holds Master's Degree from the University of Utah in Speech Pathology and runs the U Can Learn children's center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
MEET THE KIDS READ
International Team !
Tagaba Hassan, Uganda
Skilled Kids Read Carpenter
About Us
Salt is an efficient, ambitious young woman who joins us from a recent job in the Middle East. She has excellent writing skills, and will be in charge of the minutes of the Uganda Team Board meetings, the other essential paperwork necessary for an NGO and assist the Finance Director & CEO in keeping records for the Kids Read organization. She is 21 years of age and has accomplished a lot for herself already in her life.
Ryland J. Shaw
South Jordan, UT USA
Our Associates are an important and integral part of the Kids Read program. They assist us with their skills and support to help us succeed !
Hassan is a very skilled craftsman who was chosen to be the official carpenter of the Kids Read Program. His skill in building our libraries and getting the art work done is awesome and we appreciate his dedication and skill.
Eric Froisland JD
Salt Lake City, Ut USA
Sharifah is a gentle, loving person who is very hard working. She loves children and they gravitate to her so naturally. She has organized and researched the Kids Read organization in its beginnings and has formed a strong team of builders, publishers and community leaders to assist in the launching of our libraries. She has an amazing work ethic. We are happy this 22 year old woman is on our team!
Sharifah Ahimbisibwe
(Sharifah Shantall)
Kampala, Uganda
Operations Director
Sharifah Nayiga
(Salt Swartz)
Kampala, Uganda
Secretary & Special Events
Eric received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Utah and specializes in tax and 501c3
matters. Formerly on the Board of KidsEat! Eric will be our acting attorney on the Board.
David Muyanja
Kampala, Uganda
Financial Director