The Kids Caring 4 Kids Leadership Team is a group of dedicated, bright, talented and passionate young leaders that will take ownership, help direct the vision and mission of Kids Caring 4 Kids, and be a part of something that is BIGGER than themselves.

FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - KENDALL CIESEMIER

Hometown: Wheaton, IL

School: Georgetown University

Twitter: @kciesemier

Cupcake flavor I best embody and why: Banana Nutella Cupcake with Peanut Butter Pretzel Filling. I'm the perfect combination of salty and sweet and I've got a little bite.

Why Kids Caring 4 Kids?: I started Kids Caring 4 Kids in response to watching an Oprah Winfrey Christmas Special on the plight of African AIDS orphans.  To me, it is simply not fair that where you live determines how well you live, or if you live at all.  Kids Caring 4 Kids seeks to inspire and empower youth world-wide to raise money and awareness for highly vulnerable children in Africa. I believe that kids can make a BIG difference!

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD - SARAH BENSON

Hometown: Wheaton, IL

School: Loyola University of Chicago

Twitter: @bennytuesday

Cupcake flavor I best embody and why:  Carrot Cake. It's home-y and motherly sounding. It's how I dream of having my vegetables; slathered with sweet goodness.

Why Kids Caring 4 Kids?: I love kids and want to adopt 365, so the fact that it is called Kids Caring 4 Kids is an added bonus. I love what KC4K stands for, and whole heartedly believe we can create change through the simple act of caring for one another. I've been graced with love and want to share it with the world.

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT - SHANNON PERRY

Hometown: Towson, MD

School: Georgetown University

Twitter: N/A

Cupcake Flavor I best embody and why: Vanilla Bean Cake with Vanilla Bean Icing. I would describe myself as genuine, tested, and dependable. Baking with vanilla beans is more expensive than using extracts, but vanilla cupcakes are always delicious and are enjoyed by everyone.

Why Kids Caring 4 Kids?: I heard about Kids Caring 4 Kids and immediately wanted to contribute. Helping kids abroad, while encouraging compassion in kids at home, benefits everyone in wonderful way.

DIRECTOR OF DESIGN - ELEANOR HARTE

Hometown: Boston, MA

School: University of Massachusetts- Amherst

Twitter: @eleanormharte

Cupcake flavor I best embody and why: Funfetti with vanilla frosting with sprinkles. I'm sweet, quirky, and often surprising!

Why Kids Caring 4 Kids?: Since I was little I have always wanted to go to Africa and help children there. I am also passionate about making sure kids get an education, especially girls. When I found out about Kids Caring 4 Kids, I knew I had found an outlet where I could help kids get an education while at the same time allowing kids here to take part in social activism.

CO-DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - MEGAN BUTTERMORE

Hometown: South Elgin, IL

School: South Elgin High School

Twitter: @meganbuttermore

Cupcake flavor I best embody and why: Being a vegan, I embody yummy chocolate-zucchini. Classic and warm on the outside, with a couple of surprises on the inside. This cupcake is sunny, healthy, and quite quirky -- like me!

Why Kids Caring 4 Kids?: Kids Caring 4 Kids’ mission is, of course, brilliant. It is SO needed to have the youth of this country step up and do something good for our counterparts in Africa, and this organization does wonders in this field. I am so excited to encourage other young people to wake up to global issues and take action to create a better world for all.

CO-DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT- MELISSA DIAZ

Hometown: South Elgin, IL

School: South Elgin High School

Twitter: @melissaaadiaz

Cupcake flavor I best embody and why: I would say I am a lemon cupcake! I'm pretty spunky and spirited, and am always looking on the bright side of things.

Why Kids Caring 4 Kids?:   Service isn't about self-gratification, it is simply understanding there's a problem, and acting on it. In doing this we are fulfilling our duty as people - to help humanity. I was drawn to KC4K because I believe they are already accomplishing this mission, and I knew I wanted to be a part of something this big!