Kickforhope does not have any paid staff members. The following team members work year-round to contribute to the success of kickforhope by graciously donating their time and talents. We are also thankful for the hundreds of event volunteers who help make kickforhope possible.
Heidi Solis, Tournament Director 
Heidi started playing soccer at 5 years old and didn't stop until she graduated San Diego State University. After playing collegiately, she started coaching so she could give back to the kids and to the community who helped her become a student athlete. Heidi went on to achieve a teaching credential from San Marcos State University. She is currently enjoying being a mother to 4 year old Micah and 8 year old Kaylee. Heidi loves going to the movies, reading and simply being with her family.
Kristen Chandler, Co-founder & President
Growing up in Venezuela, Kristen is no stranger to the plights of the under-resourced. From the time she can remember her parents always actively helped others and th in helping others. With three children, Kristen has been involved in both AYSO and competitive soccer. She was inspired to start Kick for Hope after her oldest son's mission trip to Africa in 2008. As a partner in Design Marketing, a San Diego based advertising agency, Kristen is the creative and marketing force behind Kick for Hope and loves using her gifts to help those in need.
Abel Martinez, Co-founder & Tournament Director
Abel, a loan officer for Torrey Pines Bank, is a native of Peru. Soccer has always been a big part of Abel's life. Since playing soccer in college, he has stayed in the game by coaching competitive soccer in San Diego and playing in adult leagues. Abel committed to the vision and success of Kick for Hope after seeing a video of African women collecting water from the same pond cows were drinking from. Abel is relentless in his pursuit of teams-because without teams there is no tournament!