THE COMMITTED
STAY CONNECTED TO THE EVERY KID SPORTS COMMUNITY
Every Kid Sports is led by experienced professionals and supported by a committed Board of Directors who share one belief: Every kid deserves the chance to play®. Together, they provide the vision, oversight, and care that ensure our work is thoughtful, effective, and accountable.
The team
Eleana Fanaika | Executive Director
At 13, Eleana quit sports due to burnout but returned, embodying sports’ core lessons: learn from losses and embrace challenges. Joining Every Kid Sports in 2017, she became Director of Programs in 2022. Eleana has distributed over $17.4 million to help 138,245 disadvantaged kids play sports while processing 221,000+ applications. Her program improvements reduced application review time by 50%.
Short-term Goal
Support 25,000 disadvantaged kids to access youth sports in 2024.
Long-term Goal
Become a thought leader in youth sports access by leveraging data, advancing technology, scaling partnerships, and serving as a sustainable financial resource for disadvantaged youth in sports.
Adam Barbato | Development Director
Adam Barbato joined Every Kid Sports on July 2, 2024. Raised in Canton, OH, near the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Adam played as many sports as possible, discovering his love for competition, discipline, and the joy sports bring—along with lifelong friendships.
Adam studied Sports Management at Ohio University and has worked across Minor League Baseball, Collegiate Athletics, and Professional Sports, primarily in revenue generation, fundraising, and business development. He loves connecting people with their passions.
Adam lives in Redmond, OR, with his two dogs, Michael and Rockne. He volunteers with local animal rescue groups, collects sports memorabilia, and is thrilled to support Every Kid Sports’ mission of overcoming inequality in youth sports access.
Michael Price | Operations and Technology Director
Michael joined Every Kid Sports two years ago as the Director of Operations and has displayed extraordinary leadership. He has been vital in advancing technological solutions to the Every Kid Sports Pass program and providing significant development throughout the organization. These strategic changes align with our ongoing growth and the next evolution of the organization.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Michael is an information technology and operations specialist who brings over two decades of professional experience to Every Kids Sports. He has worked with companies at every stage of their life cycle, from startups, small/medium businesses, to the enterprise, and is passionate about using technology to bring people and processes together in order to transform organizations. Growing up, his passion was playing soccer, and he is now involved in coaching at the youth level. He is also an avid fan of the Portland Timbers. Michael currently resides in Bend, Oregon, with his two children. He spends his free time surfing, snowboarding, and mountain biking.
James Suri | Marketing Director
James is a communications and marketing professional who is passionate about helping others. Fortunate to have the opportunity to play sports his whole life, James knows the benefits and life lessons that come with access to youth sports. After developing and delivering successful public relations and marketing strategies for pharmaceutical, biotech, and private utility companies, James brings his experience to the Every Kid Sports team with the goal of providing every kid with the opportunity to play youth sports.
Much of James’ life has revolved around sports, playing soccer in England as a child, through university, and still today in the U.S. James wholeheartedly believes that the lessons and experiences kids can encounter through sports can set them up for a lifetime of success. James lives in Bend, Or with his wonderful wife and daughter, and enjoys hiking, playing soccer, kayaking, paddleboarding, and traveling.
Donna Skemp | Accounting and Office Management
Donna has 35 years of experience in finance and accounting. In 2015, Donna joined the Peace Corps, where she helped the Children’s Orphanage in Botswana. She fell in love with Botswana through her work and her rescued pups, Naledi, meaning Star in Tswana, and Ema, which is the verb to wait, just as she told Ema to wait for her. Donna’s time was cut short in Botswana due to a back infection, forcing her to move back to the States and move to Central Oregon, where she found her fit with Every Kid Sports. Donna’s always been active; at 16 years old, Donna biked the entire TransAmerica Bikecentennial Trail from Oregon to Virginia.
Donna loves to hike, especially when her adult kids come to visit! Hiking has helped her heal from the back infection. In addition to Every Kid Sports, Donna continues her passion for animals through raising money for the Central Oregon Humane Society, fostering dogs, and as a part-time Esthetician.
Lisa Mauvais | Partner Relations Manager
Lisa has a passion for helping others with over 25 years of experience in corporate training and learning & development. Being raised by a single mother with five children and limited financial resources, Lisa knows first-hand the positive impact of sports on a child’s social skills and well-being, but also the financial obstacles some parents face in keeping their children involved in sports. She considers herself lucky to have grown up playing soccer, basketball, and competitive softball. Lisa’s community board service includes her own children’s swim team board, soccer board, football booster, and PTCO.
She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her two amazing kids, Siena and Cole, and her awesome husband, Brad, and Louis, their yellow lab. She enjoys skiing, biking, hiking, running up hills, group exercise classes, and traveling with her family
Ana Reynolds | Pass Program Manager
Ana was born and raised in Barinas, Venezuela. She is a sports and exercise professional who is currently working on her master’s in Human Relations in Public and Nonprofit Organizations. Ana is passionate about advocating for minorities and kids, and is passionate about languages. She speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and English.
She had the opportunity to run D2 Cross Country at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and has been an advocate for sports participation in youth ever since. Ana loves biking, running, swimming, and tennis. In her free time, you can find her taking a class at OrangeTheory, trying a new restaurant in Oklahoma City, or cuddling with her corgis while reading a book.
Conner Ballantine | Software Engineer
Connor grew up in Central Oregon. He enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest through hiking, camping, and, most of all, rock climbing. Connor is thrilled to be a part of the Every Kid Sports team, where he brings his passion for technological problem-solving to the mission of overcoming inequality in access to youth sports.
Maggie Chaffin | Project and Communications Specialist
Maggie has always had a passion for sports. Growing up in a family of eight, sports and play were a constant source of connection. When financial barriers limited her ability to participate throughout childhood, she found ways to stay involved by cheering on friends from the sidelines and organizing games at home, in her neighborhood, and within her church community. She was able to dance for several years thanks to a teacher who understood her family’s circumstances and welcomed her into class at no cost, shaping her belief in the power of community support and access. Maggie’s dedication to working with children began early through nannying as a teenager and continued through childcare roles during college.
Today, she lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her daughter and enjoys staying active through golf, pickleball, strength training, and fitness classes.
The Board
Arch Fuston | Board President
Arch Fuston contributes to life as a transformational executive coach and youth sports advocate. Arch’s connection to Every Kid Sports spans over a decade. Earlier in his career, he created the award-winning “ACTIVEx Program,” a global group wellness experience for the global organization, ACTIVE Network. Today, his contribution through his coaching program guides kids and adults to greater emotional performance, leading to high-performance on the field, court, classroom, and boardroom.
Arch is a former high school QB, a collegiate volleyball player, IRONMAN triathlete, and an avid mountain biker. He lives in San Diego and constantly explores life both inside and out. https://archfuston.com
Why Every Kid Sports?
“Life comes at us fast. Sports provide us with an organized, safe space to train for them. Providing this opportunity for kids is something that has the potential to impact them over the entirety of life.”
Bonnie Bernstein | Board Vice President
Bonnie is recognized by the American Sportscasters Association as one of the most accomplished female journalists in her field. Bernstein is the founder of Walk Swiftly Productions, her latest endeavor in a career that has spanned nearly two decades on-air with ESPN and CBS, covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, and college football and basketball.
Why Every Kid Sports?
“I’ve done enough work in the youth health and wellness space to understand the overarching impact of physical activity on children. It’s about so much more than obesity. Unfortunately, many schools across America lack funding for sports programming, and many struggling families can’t cover team registration fees. That’s where Every Kid Sports can help, and I’m honored to align with people who are genuinely committed to making a difference.”
Gordon Heneweer | Board Treasurer
Gordon is an accomplished and results-oriented financial executive. His excellent business acumen and proven track record of achievement and performance in the areas of corporate and operational finance functions keep our financials fit. Gordon brings with him a love of sports of all kinds and a passion for creating a level playing field so every kid gets their chance to play.
Why Every Kid Sports?
“I learned numerous life lessons through my participation in youth sports. These experiences have been invaluable and shaped my life in a very positive way. All youth should have the opportunity to be active in sports programs regardless of income.”
Erin Stender | Board Secretary
Erin is a brilliant marketing executive with roles at ACTIVE Network, Evernote, Classy, and Bodybuilding.com. She brings a purposeful passion for sport and the opportunities it creates. Her motivation to work with Every Kid Sports is to make a positive impact on the next generation by giving them the chance to play and have fun.
Why Every Kid Sports?
“Our time may be finite, but our impact doesn’t have to be. I believe wholeheartedly in the opportunities, lessons learned, and skills gained through physical activity and believe Every Kid Sports has the potential to create a lifelong impact on the future leaders of our world.”
Dr. Chuck Morris | Board Member
Dr. Chuck is the Founder of Fulcrum Performance, a life science company whose mission is to evolve health and human performance for all. He is also the CEO of the NFL Alumni Performance Lab, whose mission is to bridge the gap between the boardroom and the locker room and to evolve the term sports performance to include the game of life. He has used these platforms to impact the lives of countless people and households globally.
Why Every Kid Sports?
Over the past three decades, I have worked full-time in the area of advancing human performance and health. Helping thousands of people and elite athletes, including Olympic gold medalists, Super Bowl champions, and MVP’s. So I know firsthand what it takes to succeed at the top 1% in sports. I also know the great benefit that ALL can gain to help them become the top 1% in the game of Life, just from playing organized sports. Every Kids Sports’ mission to help every kid gain the benefits of playing sports is a simple but impactful mission.
Sanjiv Prabhakaran | Board Member
Mr. Prabhakaran is an experienced executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across a wide range of industries and technologies. He leverages his extensive background to help others achieve their dreams and goals. His expertise includes solving operational challenges for companies of various sizes through the development and implementation of software solutions focused on process management and technology architecture. These solutions target fleet management, vehicle location, and business management within sectors such as IoT, FinTech, construction, landscape, healthcare, corporate real estate, property management, and financial markets.
Why Every Kid Sports?
As someone who grew up learning and practicing Judo, I’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of sports in a young person’s life. The discipline, respect, and self-confidence I gained through martial arts have been invaluable throughout my journey. My passion for sports extends beyond participation to being an avid spectator of cricket and tennis, where I’ve witnessed the unifying force of athletic competition.
Matt Greene | Board Member
Matt Greene is a seasoned sales and business development leader with extensive experience driving growth and strategic initiatives across diverse industries, including Sports, PropTech, SaaS, Non-Profit, Events, and Real Estate. As Managing Director at Camden Jackson, a consulting firm specializing in fractional sales leadership and growth strategy, Matt excels in guiding startups and established businesses through their growth journeys, offering services in GTM strategy, business development, and strategic partnerships.
Travis Snider | Board Member
Travis Snider is a former professional baseball player who spent 8 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) and 16 years in professional sports. During his playing career, Travis faced the mental and emotional challenges that often accompany the pressure of high-performance environments. These experiences ignited his passion for improving the mental and emotional well-being of athletes at all levels.
Travis co-founded 3A Athletics, a company committed to transforming the culture of youth sports. 3A Athletics focuses on enhancing the mental and emotional experience of youth sports for parents, coaches, and players.
Why Every Kid Sports?
“Growing up playing youth sports, my family often faced financial challenges when it came to covering team fees or buying the equipment I needed. I was fortunate to have a community of generous parents who stepped up to support me, making sure I had everything necessary to pursue my dream of becoming an MLB player. Partnering with
Every Kid Sports is my way of paying it forward, helping to create the same opportunities for the next generation of athletes.”
Ally Aquilina-Piscitello | Board Member
Ally Aquilina Piscitello is an associate in the Technology Companies Group at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, one of the world’s leading law firms focused on the technology and innovation sector. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Vassar College, where she demonstrated a commitment to both academic and athletic excellence.
At Vassar, Ally was a standout member of the Field Hockey program, earning All-Liberty League First Team honors and a place on the Liberty League All-Academic Team — recognition that reflects her dedication both on the field and in the classroom. She brings that same drive and discipline to her work as a board member, combining sharp legal expertise with a passion for service and community impact.
The FOUNDERS
JOHN BALLANTINE | CO-FOUNDER
In 2008, John was taking his kids to enroll in youth sports and was asked to coach. He realized the world had changed; when he was a kid, he played outside every day. He learned 62% of kids today are not playing sports due to financial constraints, and PE and recess are being removed from schools to meet the demands of state testing. As the research poured in, it was clear that the lack of physical activity has serious health effects on our kids. For the first time, we will see a generation of kids who have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. A year later, Every Kid Sports was born and created their mission, “Every Kid Deserves a Chance to Play!”
Every Kid Sports is now a national organization in partnership with some of the largest organizations in America. John has spoken at events and worked with companies all over the country to help get more kids off the sidelines and into the game. John is a father of two amazing kids and husband to one of our founders, the wonderful and amazing Tara.
BRIAN GROSSMAN | CO-FOUNDER
Brian has rolled up his sleeves and helped in many different ways when Every Kid Sports (then KIDS in the GAME) came to be. He is passionate about giving kids the chance to play and making a difference in this world. He has over 20 years of professional experience working in start-ups, early-stage, and advanced companies with innovative technologies. Previously, Brian lived and worked in Taipei, Shanghai, and Hong Kong from 1993 to 2002, and is a speaker of Mandarin Chinese. Brian served as the legal adviser to Every Kid Sports. He received his Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law and is a member of the Oregon State Bar Association. He is a proud graduate of Colorado College.
As a co-founder and volunteer of Every Kid Sports, Brian has a vision of providing access to sports programs to underprivileged kids throughout the United States. He is a partner to Carrie Allan and dad to her two wonderful kids. He can be found riding his mountain bike, kiteboarding, skiing, or trail running with his dogs.
NATALIE HUMMEL | FORMER EXEC. DIRECTOR/CO-FOUNDER
Natalie is super passionate about giving all kids the same opportunities to play sports that she had growing up. Imagining a world without kids in sports drives her passion for launching Every Kid Sports higher. Natalie brought more than 25 years of experience in coaching, leading, and consulting a wide-spectrum of CEOs and Senior Executives, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small entrepreneurial start-ups to her work here at Every Kid Sports. For several years, she has served on many different nonprofit organization boards, including the Working Wonders Children’s Museum.
As an athlete from childhood into her adult life, Natalie loves sports of all kinds. She played volleyball through college and played competitive and not-so-competitive softball for years. She brings leadership, technology design, compassion, and team spirit to Every Kid Sports. Natalie is the mother of two beautiful kids and wife to her amazing husband, Steve. She has coached her son’s and daughter’s soccer teams, led Girl Scout Trips with her daughter, volunteers for her son’s high school robotics team, and in her free time enjoys cooking, gardening, kickboxing, mountain biking, hiking, and traveling with her family.
TARA BALLANTINE | CO-FOUNDER
As co-founder, Tara worked diligently to establish this nonprofit from the ground up – applying for 501(c)(3) status, creating policy and handbooks, managing volunteers, collaborating and developing the organization’s mission and vision statements, and her favorite – creating and managing programs like the Pass. As a former physical therapist and student athlete, she is enthusiastic about helping kids to be active and develop lifelong fitness and well-being. Tara made sure we were frugal with our money, considered our mission before decision-making, and treated everyone with respect. She is blessed with two amazing kids and married to the founder, John.