Samaritan's Feet International Welcomes New Chief Program Officer from Starbucks

Kirsten Kays, CPO of Samaritan's Feet International ● Photo Credit: Samaritan's Feet International via Newswire

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 27, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Samaritan's Feet International, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing shoes to children and individuals in need across the globe, has announced Kirsten Kays as its new Chief Program Officer (CPO). Kays, who brings over three decades of retail industry experience, including significant roles at Nordstroms and Starbucks, will oversee the organization's wide array of programs both domestically and internationally.

During her tenure at Starbucks, Kays served as a Human Resources Business Partner and was a member of the Global Inclusion and Diversity Board. Her career is marked by achievements in strategic planning, training, operations management, and development. Kays, a University of Washington alumna, will be relocating to Charlotte, N.C., to join the Samaritan’s Feet team at their worldwide headquarters.

Kays expressed her enthusiasm about her new role, stating, “It is an honor to join Samaritan’s Feet, a 20-year-old non-profit organization that focuses on health, opportunity, peace, and education and spreading hope to those who need it most. Working to support the dedicated Samaritan's Feet employees, domestic and international partners, and all who give generously to enable the delivery of shoes in 109 countries is truly a privilege and I can't wait to see what God has in store for the next 20 years.”

Manny Ohonme, Founder, President, and CEO of Samaritan's Feet, highlighted Kays' anticipated impact on the organization, saying, “We at Samaritan's Feet are confident that Kirsten Kays' leadership will significantly contribute to the organization's ongoing success and the positive impact it continues to make globally each year. Her wealth of experience and passion for creating positive change align perfectly with Samaritan's Feet's commitment to empowering communities and transforming lives.”

For more information on Samaritan’s Feet and how to support their mission, visit SamaritansFeet.org.

Source: Samaritan's Feet International via Newswire