Seasoned Former Starbucks Leader Joins Samaritan's Feet as Chief Program Officer

Samaritan's Feet International welcomes Kirsten Kays as the new Chief Program Officer (CPO). Kays transitions into this vital role with a comprehensive 31-year background in retail, including significant periods at Nordstroms and Starbucks. At Starbucks, she contributed as a Human Resources Business Partner and was a member of the Global Inclusion and Diversity Board. Kays, a University of Washington alumni, is relocating to Charlotte, NC, to align more closely with Samaritan's Feet's global efforts.

Kirsten Kays expressed her enthusiasm for her new role, emphasizing her commitment to support Samaritan's Feet's mission. The organization has been known for its impact on global health, opportunity, peace, and education, by providing shoes in 109 countries. Manny Ohonme, Founder, President, and CEO of Samaritan's Feet, shared his confidence in Kays's ability to steer the organization towards continued success and greater global impact.

For more information about how to support Samaritan's Feet's initiatives, interested parties are encouraged to visit the organization's website.