Our Team
Meet the students leading KBS projects, outreach, design, communications, chapter development, and local initiatives.
Founder | President
Maryland
Eileen is from Maryland and her connection to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community began long before she founded Kits Beyond Sound. She grew up surrounded by music; born with perfect pitch, she started piano at 3 and violin at 5. Her dad, who is half deaf, shaped how she understands sound and inspired her passion for creating a community where every form of communication is valued.
Vice President
Maryland
Evangeline is from Maryland and has loved music since she started piano at age 5. She now continues her passion through both piano and her school choir. Because music is such a big part of her life, she cares deeply about children who are hard of hearing.
Director of Social Media
Florida
Addison is from Florida and has been singing for nearly ten years, including training at Juilliard's Vocal and Musical Theatre Intensives. Because music is such an important part of her life, she wants to support children who experience sound differently!
Director of Chapter Development
Switzerland
Maggie is from Switzerland, where music was always part of everyday life. Someone was always either practicing, improvising, or humming! Growing up surrounded by sound showed her how music can connect people and bring joy. Maggie wants to help create opportunities for all children to feel supported and understood.
Co-Director of Design | Canada Lead
Canada
Kaitlyn is from Canada and studies advanced classical piano through the Royal Conservatory of Music's certificate program. Music has shaped how she understands and interacts with the world, and it has taught her that not everyone hears or experiences sound the same way. She hopes to use her love of music to uplift children who navigate the world differently.
Director of Finance
California
Keanu is from California and has been playing piano for ten years. Because music has brought him so much joy, he can't imagine a world without sound. By joining this cause, he hopes to help Deaf and Hard of Hearing children experience similar joy in their own ways.
Co-Director of Design
England
Roxy is from England and has been playing the violin since the age of three and is currently studying at the Purcell School of Music. Roxy also plays piano and explores composition. Music has strongly shaped how she understands and connects with the world. She believes that every child deserves the opportunity to experience and connect with it in their own way.
Co-Director of Outreach (MD)
Maryland
Tess is from Maryland and she's always had a passion for music. She grew up taking vocal lessons and now her favorite hobby is playing her guitar and singing! She loves deaf culture, the ASL language, and is driven to support the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Co-Director of Marketing
Maryland
Lena is from Maryland and has played piano since she was 4 and violin since she was 7. She has been part of many orchestras and loves music as it is a big part of her life. She also enjoys listening to music and wants to make sure that children who experience sound differently can enjoy it too.
Florida Lead
Florida
Saachi is from Florida and is passionate about supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. She believes communication is fundamental for opportunity and connection, and that everyone deserves equal access to education without barriers. She is excited to be part of the project and is driven to promote accessibility and empowerment for the Deaf/HOH community.
New Jersey Lead
New Jersey
Harmony is from New Jersey and has always been passionate about raising awareness for underrepresented communities. She believes that equal access to education is the foundation for opportunity and long-term success. Harmony is excited to help create a future where every child has the chance to reach their full potential.
Co-Director of Outreach (MD)
Maryland
Zoya is from Maryland and feels deeply connected to the Deaf community, especially Deaf children. She has witnessed both the challenges and beauty of different forms of communication, shaping her understanding of how powerful connection can be. With a strong passion for music, Zoya is inspired by the way emotions can be expressed beyond words and is excited to help create more inclusive spaces for children to learn and communicate.
Texas Lead
Texas
Bidita is from Texas and studies neuroscience at Texas A&M University. As a musician with over 10 years of experience in Hindustani classical music, piano, choir, and collegiate a cappella, she has seen firsthand how music can build community and connection. Bidita is excited to collaborate with like-minded individuals and help expand KBS's impact.
Kenya Lead
Kenya
Fabian is from Kenya and is passionate about giving back to his community through acts of kindness and service. His love for creating meaningful change inspired him to launch the KBS Kenya Chapter. Through KBS, he hopes to expand opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing children while leading initiatives that promote mental health awareness and impact across Kenya.
Event Coordinator
Texas
Nyla is a high school student from Texas who is passionate about service and making a difference in her community. She cares deeply about creating a more inclusive world for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and believes every child deserves the opportunity to communicate and thrive.
Event Coordinator
Maryland
Kimaya is a Maryland violinist who has played since age 4. Performing with Musica Felice in Cambodia to benefit Deaf and Hard of Hearing children inspired her passion for making music accessible to all. As KBS's Event Coordinator, she hopes to create more inclusive opportunities.
