Meet Our Board
Karen Galeano
Kaleigh Williamson
Kaleigh Williamson
Karen Galeano is an experienced insurance client advisor with a strong background in business and project management. Passionate about giving back, she is the co-founder of KNK Youth Foundation, where she leads initiatives that support children in need both locally and internationally.
Karen finds joy in spending quality time with her fami
Karen Galeano is an experienced insurance client advisor with a strong background in business and project management. Passionate about giving back, she is the co-founder of KNK Youth Foundation, where she leads initiatives that support children in need both locally and internationally.
Karen finds joy in spending quality time with her family and is always looking for new ways to make a positive impact in her community. A lifelong learner and avid traveler, she enjoys exploring new cultures and perspectives. She is the proud mother of a college student attending the University of Houston and a spirited four-year-old who keeps her on her toes.
Kaleigh Williamson
Kaleigh Williamson
Kaleigh Williamson
Kaleigh Williamson is the owner of Williamson Pest Solutions, a dedicated entrepreneur, businesswoman, and proud mother. As the co-founder of KNK Youth Foundation, Kaleigh is passionate about giving back and empowering others, especially women and young people. Her drive to make a difference was deeply influenced by her travels to places
Kaleigh Williamson is the owner of Williamson Pest Solutions, a dedicated entrepreneur, businesswoman, and proud mother. As the co-founder of KNK Youth Foundation, Kaleigh is passionate about giving back and empowering others, especially women and young people. Her drive to make a difference was deeply influenced by her travels to places like Masai Mara and Nicaragua, where she experienced firsthand the impact of poverty and the importance of access to basic necessities.
Beyond business, Kaleigh finds joy in spending quality time with her son, Parker, mentoring women on their journey to becoming successful entrepreneurs, and exploring the world. Her love for animals and bugs not only inspired her career in pest control but continues to fuel her curiosity and compassion for all living things.
Nicole Willis
Kaleigh Williamson
Samuel Huckabee
Nicole Willis, PhD, LMSW, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work at Texas Southern University (TSU), as well as a Certified Mediator. With over 15 years of service as TSU faculty, Dr. Willis brings a deep commitment to education, social work, and community engagement. Prior to her academic career, she worked
Nicole Willis, PhD, LMSW, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work at Texas Southern University (TSU), as well as a Certified Mediator. With over 15 years of service as TSU faculty, Dr. Willis brings a deep commitment to education, social work, and community engagement. Prior to her academic career, she worked in Houston ISD as a Bilingual School Social Worker, supporting students and families from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Willis actively serves her local and professional communities through her involvement in Parent Booster Clubs, committees, and boards, reflecting her passion for advocacy and leadership. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys international travel with her daughter, who attends school in Humble ISD.
Samuel Huckabee
Samuel Huckabee
Samuel Huckabee
President - Youth Chapter
Jeydy Hudiel
Samuel Huckabee
Naomi Galeano
President - Nicaragua Chapter
Naomi Galeano
Samuel Huckabee
Naomi Galeano
Founding Member
Jessica Bogan
Jessica Bogan
Jessica Bogan
Vice President - Youth Chapter
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our story
Our Co-Founder, Karen Galeano was born and raised in Nicaragua before relocating to the US. Since 2019, she has had the privilege of travelling back to her homeland to provide toys, school supplies, and months' worth of non-perishable goods to children in need. She built relationships locally with churches in the provinces where she was raised. What began as an innate need to give back to her community became a yearly mission that felt she was compelled to fulfill. Her ultimate goal was to expand the number of youths she was able to impact on a broader scale. In 2022, she met our Co-Founder, Kaleigh Williamson, and they immediately connected with a similar internal drive to contribute to those that haven't been as fortunate. Kaleigh had recently visited Nicaragua and established a relationship with local families. In building this rapport with the locals, she was quickly able to discern the disadvantages the communities around her faced. Arriving back home with this new found knowledge of the territory and feeling responsible for change, she wanted to help and wasn't quite sure how. With her will to serve and Karen's lifelong apprehension of local folkway and prior contributions, they felt they could become the ultimate duo. With both founders having successful businesses under their belt, and a joint interest in knowing help was needed, they founded the KNK Youth Foundation. The empathy and desire to selflessly serve those less fortunate, yet so deserving -- was ultimately the driving force in their partnership.