Who We Are - Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation

Douglas Chadwick – President / Excutive Director & Founder

A passion for Kiwanis and community service Douglas has been giving back since 1988. As the master builder he has helped build over 170 book boxes. (little libraries) When he is not designing, building or painting our book boxes, he is busy labeling, organizing and distributing books to kids.

Since he started this effort he has helped distribute over 500,000 books to kids. Shipping all over United States, Guam, Canada, Uganda and Philippines.

Benjamin Delgado – Director

Benjamin has been giving back and serving the Los Angeles community he was born in for over 15 years. He has spearheaded programs for low-income children & families throughout the San Fernando Valley which have included: Digital & Financial Literacy, Early Child Development Programs, Youth Leadership & S.T.E.A.M Summer Camps, Reading Circles, and much more. Most recently established the “Literacy for Life Campaign” for Youth Policy Institute.

Kelly Pena – Director

Kelly Pena is a brand, strategy and consumer insights consultant with expertise in developing and growing brands, translating insights into strategies, and driving growth.

Kelly brings her experience from executive positions at Disney, American Express and Hilton Hotels to the Kiwanis Literacy Club Foundation in order to give the gift of literacy to kids.

Valarie Brown-Klingelhoefer – Founder – Director Immediate Past President

Valarie has a Doctoral Degree in College Student Personnel Administration. Books were her first friends — moving 17 times in the first 15 years of her life, her favorite books were the one constant. As a member of Kiwanis International over the past 10 years, she has focused her energy on literacy — empowering children to read through book drives and sponsoring book boxes. She shares her love of reading with every child in her community. They can count on Auntie Val giving them a book for every birthday and holiday

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