We are rooted in the belief that all people can connect through kindness and that kindness can be taught. We follow a simple framework for everything we do: Inspire, Empower, Act, Reflect and Share. Our evidence-based Kindness in the Classroom® curriculum gives students the social and emotional skills needed to live more successful lives. Our workplace kindness calendar shows companies how easy it is to change workplace culture through simple kind gestures. We create a common language between schools, work and home with all of our resources.
Meet the Team
Gary has a master’s degree in communications from Brigham Young University and a bachelor’s in broadcasting from Texas Tech University. He serves on the National Board of Directors for the College of Mass Communications at Texas Tech University and on the Alumni Board of BYU. He lives in Denver with his wife Susan and their family.
Brooke wants to live in a world where people choose kindness over violence, compassion over cruelty, and action over indifference. She studied in Paris and holds a degree in art history. She also holds certifications in Applied Positive Psychology and Brene Brown’s work, The Daring Way. She delivered a TEDx talk in 2017 where she shared her personal journey with mental illness. Outside of her time creating written content for the Foundation, she enjoys fiber crafting, creative writing and helping spread kindness in her local community with her teenage daughter. Brooke is in the process of writing a book for parents to help support them in creating and maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships with their children.
Rachelle has a bachelor’s degree in Human and Organizational Development and a minor in Psychology. An avid life long learner, she holds the following certificates: Dare to Lead, Love & Logic, and a Nanodegree in Digital Strategy. She is an active member of Friends of Red Rocks, a local non-profit that provides stewardship to the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. Rachelle is a proud mom of a high spirited 4-year-old and has an amazing human being as a partner. When not working, they enjoy hiking, biking, and anything outdoors. In 2021, Rachelle will complete Yoga certification with a focus on a Trauma informed modality.