Meet our board president & founder

Keirston J. Gaines is the founder of Champion Kids Foundation, Inc. She holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Tuskegee University and a Master's in Education from the University of South Alabama. For the past 20 years, Keirston has worked with our youth in multiple compacities, including the following: an advocate, educator, and volunteer. She is a member of Junior League of Mobile and volunteers with youth leadership through Strickland Youth Center. Keirston is a member of Rightly Dividing the Word Church where she is an ordained minister. Keirston has a passion for teenage girls with a vision to propel each girl towards their God giving purpose.