We dramatically improve the experiences and outcomes of kids in foster care, so they find and thrive in safe, loving families, supported by Foster Friendly communities where they belong.
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Family Engagement + Community Engagement = Collective Impact
While not everyone in a community is able to foster or adopt, everyone has a valuable role to play in supporting the kids and families in foster care.
We’re tuning the hearts and minds of entire communities toward kids in foster care. Here’s a topline view of how we are driving collective impact across government leaders, child-welfare agencies, local businesses, faith communities and civic organizations.
Foster Parent Recruitment
Governor’s Campaigns
I Belong Project
Faith Community Engagement
Community Engagement
Foster Friendly App
Foster Friendly Businesses
Foster Friendly Faith Communities
Our Team
Senior Leadership Team
Todd Kinzle
CEO
A successful startup entrepreneur with a bent toward technology and a passion for impact, Todd is bio, foster and adoptive dad to four daughters and a son.
Brian Mavis
President and Co-Founder
AKB co-founder, dad, former foster dad and pastor, world’s greatest “papa”, and husband to the beautiful Julie Mavis for 31 years. Enjoys good company, conversations, and cuisine.
Nanette Kirsch
VP, Marketing and Communications
Tech-driven marketer, writer, mom to four adoptive and bio kids, Nanette loves reading, writing and all forms of clear and compelling communication.
Phil Grizzle
VP, Operations
A bio, foster and adoptive dad of four, Phil’s leadership focus is on sustainable change, excellence, and efficiency. He loves exploring new places, the outdoors and is continually in search of the perfect cup of coffee.
I Belong Project™ Team
Lisel Atherton
Child Welfare Specialist
A former child-welfare caseworker, Lisel helps ensure the safety and dignity of the kids filmed for IBP. She is a bio and foster mom to four busy sons.
Brian Edman
Creative Director
Brian leads video editing for the I Belong Project and enjoys using his talents to improve the outcomes of kids in foster care.
Operations
Laurie Zauche
Senior Director, Operations
Laurie leads the Operations Team, which provides a strong foundation for organization so that we can fulfill our mission more effectively and efficiently. She is a wife, mom and licensed therapeutic respite care provider.
Leah Busboom
Operations Project Manager
Leah is a Salesforce administrator and operational lead on the Foster Friendly App. She also is a published author and committed advocate for vulnerable kids.
Amy Booth
Operations Project Manager
Amy works behind-the-scenes in Operations managing donations and systems that support AKB’s team members, assisting them in improving the experience and changing the outcomes of kids in foster care.
Marty Hyde
Operations Project Manager
Marty manages special projects for IBP and the leadership team and provides support for AKB Operations. Her work allows our entire team more easily reach their goals and fulfill our mission. She has served on a local church’s WRAP team.
Marketing
Travis Vangsnes
Grant Writer and Storyteller
A bio, foster and adoptive dad, Travis meets with, honors and shares the stories of folks from all dimensions of AKB’s foster, adoption and Foster Friendly work.
Christina Bauer
Social Media Manager
A former foster youth and new mom, Tina draws from both experiences to ensure an authentic, knowledgeable and empathetic voice across AKB’s social media platforms.
Reporting and Documentation
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America’s Kids Belong
1151 Eagle Dr., #464
Loveland, CO 80537
