Kyle is a native of Cincinnati and a proud graduate of Ohio State University and the University at Buffalo where he received his MSW. Kyle has worked across the country with kids of all ages and backgrounds! He finds great joy in working with young people in encouraging them to dream big. His life’s passion of working with young people has led him across the country in an array of ventures ranging from Interior Alaska running summer camp to working in gardens in Chicago! Most recently, Kyle has worked in Cincinnati Public Schools as a Resource Coordinator helping to build a Community Learning Center. Back in 2016, Kyle was introduced to Found Village while on a hiking outing that same year. He instantly saw the strong relationships, the holistic outlook employed, and fun everyone was having. The mission and young people within the program really made an impression on him! As someone who benefitted himself from having mentors during middle and high school, Kyle understands the impact and direction caring adults can have with a young people. How incredibly lucky he is to be able to share this gift with Found Village!
Kyle prides himself on being an active listener, advocate, and confidant in empowering young people to reach new heights. As a Lead Coach, you can expect Kyle’s innovative spirit, creative mindset, and strengths-based perspective to build strong relationships with all in our village. In his free time, Kyle enjoys hiking, running, playing basketball, jamming out to doo wop, and embracing his own weird!
Please feel free to connect with Kyle at kreiser@foundvillage.org!