Meet Our Board of Directors

Kathy Kohl

Founder & Executive Director

Kathy is one of the founders, she oversees the administration, programs, budgeting, and plans for the U.S. and Kenya organizations, including community outreach, fundraising, and management. She owns KK Photography, is very active with Explore Waterford, and was on the board for Life Choices. She is married to Dave and has two sons. In 1999, she began a relationship with Jesus. Her passion for helping local and global charities led to a 2017 trip to Kenya. That is when she first met Nicole, Tom, and Raymond.

David D. Kohl

President

Dave assists with fundraising planning and execution. He has 25 years in the manufacturing industry and is a Six Sigma black belt. He is an expert at waste removal and streamlining processes. Dave loves ice fishing on the frozen lakes of Wisconsin. He is married to Kathy Kohl, and they have two adult sons. They are blessed to have great friends and family.

Jenifer Loew

Executive Director Assistant

Jenifer Loew is thrilled to be called into ministry thru Changing A Destiny. Jenifer owned Martinson Ins for 30 years. She gave her life to Jesus at the young age of 12. She has been married to Patrick Loew for 22 years and has two grown children. She loves to sing and being of assistance to others.

Shawn Whitman

Event Coordinator

Shawn has been working as a Speech Pathologist in the schools since 1998 helping numerous children with speech and language impairments. Shawn has been called to help Changing A Destiny for the past 3 years with fundraising projects. We are excited that she has accepted the title of Event Coordinator. She grew up in church and accepted Jesus at a young age. She has been married to Jim Whitman for 31 years and they have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. She loves to spend time with her family and traveling.

Ken Oimo

Secretary (Kenya/Community Based Organization)

Ken has done so much to create a better future for Kenyans who are in need. His role is to help organize projects and maintain documentation for Changing a Destiny in Kenya. He is involved in decision-making for the future of CAD, attending meetings for land purchases, building efforts and other activities. He is married to Linet Akoth and works for a pharmaceutical company in Kenya.