Success Stories

Caroline Malone
Corporate Partners Manager

Caroline has been an integral member of the Development team since August 2020, providing support across the entire spectrum of fundraising projects. She especially enjoys analyzing the success of the fundraising events and campaigns, thinking of creative new ways to steward our donors, and managing the organization’s in-kind giving program. During her time earning a BA in Human Services and Social Justice from the George Washington University, Caroline found her passion for supporting the dynamic community of non-profits in DC. She has been fortunate to serve with organizations such as KIPP DC, MANNA Inc., Miriam’s Kitchen, and the Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement and Public Service at GW. A native of Seattle, Caroline enjoys exploring DC’s neighborhoods by finding new restaurants to try with friends, and reading and crafting when she’s at home.

caroline@hortonskids.org

Nadine Wilson
Senior Manager of Human Resources

Nadine Wilson, PHR, SHRM-CP, is a native of Brooklyn, New York, and has over a decade of experience managing and leading HR departments in various industries. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management from St. Leo University and is dually certified as a Human Resources Professional with HRCI and SHRM.  As a result of her educational background and hands-on training, she has been able to effectively manage employee relations, benefits administration, performance management, compensation, and the acquisition of diverse talent. Her passion is putting the “Human” back into Human Resources through collaboration, empathy, and inclusivity. 

During her career, Nadine has committed herself to establishing a positive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and promotes employee engagement. She is pursuing a Master Herbalist Certification with plans to incorporate a holistic approach by encouraging self-care and work-life balance to avoid burnout among employees, management teams, and external partners. 

In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering in her community and cheering her kids on at their various activities and sporting events. 

nadine@hortonskids.org

Chelsea Eley
Family Engagement Coordinator

Chelsea is our Family Engagement Coordinator. Chelsea holds a BS in early childhood education and family studies from North Carolina A & T State University. She has spent the last 4 years working in both the social service and education field. She believes in approaching youth development from a holistic, individualized lens for each child and family. In her free time, she likes trying new foods, spending time with family, and roller skating.

chelsea@hortonskids.org

Rahaman Kilpatrick
Director of Family Engagement & Advocacy

Rahaman “Kil” Kilpatrick joined the Horton’s Kids staff in August 2012. Kil is originally from Philadelphia, PA and earned his B.A. at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland in telecommunications. Kil has worked with youth in Southeast Washington, DC for more than 20 years & lives in Waldorf, Maryland with his wife, Tanya, and daughter, Naomi. When he’s not working with youth, Rahaman is a music producer, relationship coach, and screenwriter.

rahaman@hortonskids.org

LaToya Hackett
Health & Wellness Program Assistant

Latoya is our health & wellness program assistant. She is a devoted mother to her son and daughter, both Horton’s Kids participants. Her calm and patient personality helps her work with the children during after school meals and programs.

Kaamilah Mitchell
Senior Coordinator of Health & Wellness

Kaamilah is our Sr. Coordinator of Health and Wellness. Prior to joining Horton’s Kids, she worked with various nonprofits in the DC area teaching kids about healthy eating/gardening and writing about the latest nutrition scientific research for the everyday consumer. She oversees our health and basic needs distribution for our students and families, as well as the nutrition and physical activity programming. Kaamilah holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences from Howard University and a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Nutrition from George Washington University. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and working on her various crochet projects.

kaamilah@hortonskids.org

Meghan McCamis
Director of Health & Wellness

Meghan oversees our mental and physical health and wellness programming and family essentials distributions. Meghan holds a Master of Social Work degree from Boston College and a Bachelor of Arts in Education from George Mason University. Meghan previously worked as a Project and Content Manager at the Interaction Institute for Social Change, supporting clients in building collaborative capacity around social justice and racial equity. Prior to obtaining her master’s in social work, Meghan spent nearly four years with Horton’s Kids working on our youth development and community engagement teams. She rejoins Horton’s Kids with extensive experience in managing and developing youth and family programs and strives to create opportunities that deepen learning, relationships, and sense of community.

meghan@hortonskids.org

Kevin Franklin
Youth Development Program Assistant

Kevin joined the Horton’s Kids staff as a Program Assistant in 2017. He is also a very engaged father of two current and two former Horton’s Kids participants. Kevin is well-known in the community and has close relationships with many of the children we serve. In addition to working at Horton’s Kids, Kevin works a full-time job in construction and is an avid Washington Commanders fan.

kevin@hortonskids.org

AJ Topps
Elementary Youth Development Coordinator

AJ serves as Horton’s Kids’ Elementary Youth Development Coordinator where he oversees the implementation of enrichment opportunities and SEL curriculum. His previous experience includes serving as an AmeriCorps member at City Year New Hampshire, and more recently as a Youth Development Professional at the Boys and Girls Club in Charlottesville, VA. AJ found his passion for developing SEL skills in youth while studying at the University of Virginia. In his free time, AJ enjoys finding new music, watching documentaries, and most of all playing sports.

aj@hortonskids.org

Tera Bee
Middle School Program Coordinator

Tera serves as the Middle School Coordinator at Horton’s Kids. Prior to working at Horton’s Kids, Tera was a K-3 STEM Teacher for DC Public Charter Schools in Ward 8. As the Middle School Coordinator, Tera will oversee the Middle School Program and ensure program delivery. Tera attended Bowie State, where she studied Psychology.

Ashley Ceron
Senior Manager of Academics

Ashley works as the Senior Manager of Academics for grades K – 8th. She graduated from Franklin and Marshall College with a BA in Sociology and received a MAT from Relay Graduate School of Education. For the last 6 years, Ashley taught elementary and middle school students at KIPP DC. She values creating meaningful relationships with students in order to build trust and to cultivate growth. Ashley hails from the Bronx, NY and enjoys trying new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.

ashley@hortonskids.org

Rachael Sheehan
Senior Manager of Academics

Rachael Sheehan works as the Senior Academic Manager. Before her time at Horton’s Kids, she served the Jacksonville community as a City Corps member and then transitioned to being a STEM teacher. She recently graduated from American University with her masters in Education Policy and Leadership.

rachael@hortonskids.org

Joh’nita Johnson
Senior Manager of College & Career Readiness

Joh’nita joined the Horton’s Kids staff in 2016. She currently works as the Senior Manager or College and Career Readiness. She manages all college & career readiness programs including weekly CCR discussion groups, 1:1 CCR Coaching, Summer Youth Employment Program, and the Alumni Assistance Program. She worked in College and Career Readiness for 7 years. She holds a BA in Sociology from UNC-Greensboro and an M.A in Education Administration & Policy from Dakota Wesleyan University. Joh’nita is a Washington, DC native who enjoys cooking, baking, and traveling.

johnita@hortonskids.org

Rayshonna Hill
Director of Youth Programs

Rayshonna Hill is a native of Brooklyn, New York and is the Senior Director of Youth Programs with Horton’s Kids. She holds a BS from Delaware State University, and has spent her career in Washington, D.C. as a youth advocate. She strongly believes that development is only meaningful when young people are given access to opportunities and services to shape their future. She comes with 10 years of experience with DC Public Schools and most recently served as a Site Manager with DC Department of Parks and Recreation. During this time, Rayshonna has strengthened opportunities to engage young people in high-quality enrichment, academic support, and social-emotional development. She has work extensively with the community and stakeholders to create safe spaces for young people to learn and grow. When not at work, Rayshonna spends time playing flag football and has won 7 national championships.

rayshonna@hortonskids.org

Kiana Lee
Volunteer & Partnership Coordinator

Kiana serves as the liaison between volunteers and staff at Horton’s Kids. She oversees volunteer recruitment, retention, training, and creates opportunities for the greater DC community to connect with our organization. Originally from Massachusetts, Kiana graduated from The George Washington University in May 2021 with a B.A. in Organizational Sciences. Previously, she was a Volunteer Coordinator with Jumpstart at GW and has supported program implementation for various nonprofits in DC. Outside of work, Kiana loves spending quality time with friends, making Spotify playlists, and receiving mail.

kiana@hortonskids.org

Claire Levy
Data & Evaluation Specialist

Claire oversees all evaluation work for Horton’s Kids’ academic, youth development and health & basic needs programs. She has over 15 year of experience as a policy analyst with the RAND Corporation, conducting policy analysis and quantitative work. Prior to joining Horton’s Kids she spent 10 years working extensively with several direct service non profits in a volunteer capacity. She enjoys travel and is an avid Nationals fan. Claire has an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and a Masters in Economics from Virginia Tech.

claire@hortonskids.org

Melanie Holland-Orr
Director of Program Operations & Quality

Melanie oversees youth development curriculums, programs, and data-driven interventions to support the social and emotional well-being of K-12 Horton’s Kids participants. Prior to joining Horton’s Kids in 2017, Melanie managed lunch-time literacy programs in DC, an after-school program in Brooklyn, NY, and social-emotional curriculum implementation at an after-school program in Charleston, SC. Melanie holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Politics, and Advocacy from New York University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from College of Charleston. In her free time, Melanie loves to read, hike, and go to the movies.

melanie@hortonskids.org

Ellica Church
Senior Director of Individual Giving

Ellica brings nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit development and marketing, journalism and public relations to her role at Horton’s Kids. She joined the development team in March 2022 to help strengthen and expand the network of individual donors engaged with Horton’s Kids.

Ellica has a passion for storytelling and making a difference – philanthropy allows her to do both while building relationships with supporters and the community. She has spent 15 years working with human services, environmental and health advocacy nonprofits to grow their fund development programs and create greater impact. She most recently served as Director of Individual Giving for Goodwill of Greater Washington.

Ellica is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and is excited to join the Horton’s Kids team to build a stronger future for children and families in Southeast DC. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University. When not at work, Ellica enjoys spending time with family, DIY projects, photography and crafting.

ellica@hortonskids.org

Andrew Hullinger
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

Andrew comes to Horton’s Kids as the next step in a career dedicated to the financial and administrative management of non-profit organizations in the DC-area, with a special affinity for those that serve children, youth, and their families. Most recently, he served as the vice president and chief financial officer at Youth For Understanding USA. Prior to that, he worked for a variety of organizations, including Alexandria City Public Schools, Washington National Cathedral, and Children’s National Hospital, with a particular focus on long-range strategic and financial planning. A Wisconsin native, Andrew has called DC home for over 30 years, having moved here shortly after graduating from UW-Madison with a bachelor’s of science in Industrial Engineering. An urban farmer in his spare time, Andrew maintains several garden plots around town, keeps bees at a local apiary, and tends to a flock of chickens at the neighborhood elementary school. A lover of nature, Andrew delights in finding the extraordinary that hides in the everyday ordinary.

andrew@hortonskids.org

Antwain Franklin
Community Center Facilities Coordinator

Antwain Franklin joined the Horton’s Kids team in 2015, first as a volunteer at the Community Resource Center. As a Program Assistant, he works at both the Community Resource Center and our evening tutoring program. He is truly a favorite of all the children in the neighborhood, and makes sure that every child’s needs are taken care of. He is the father of six children, three of whom are current Horton’s Kids’ participants. Antwain enjoys reading and research in his spare time.

antwain@hortonskids.org