The Team:
Keith Colby
Founder & Project Lead:
Keith keeps the project organized and moving forward. From maintaining and updating the website to close communications with the team, knifemakers, and the final winners of the charity raffle.
Mershad Taghinejad
Charity Coordinator:
Mershad keeps our project aligned with Kinderlachen, meeting regularly to confirm details and timelines. His hands on involvement keeps both sides on the same page from planning through delivery. As a knifemaker who has donated to past projects, he understands both perspectives and provides valuable feedback that helps us continue to improve each year.
Benjamin Kamon
Strategic Advisor:
Ben is our go to connector and sounding board for the project. He helps us get the initial contact with knife makers, maintains relationships across the maker community, and supports the team with outreach and coordination. He also drives a big part of our communications by helping plan social media posts, offering marketing advice, and giving feedback on ideas and messaging so we stay consistent and effective.