Our Founders
Touching Heart was founded by Helen Yi and her daughter, Taylor. They have worked on a variety of charity projects, and they both feel great joy when helping people in need. Eager to share the true happiness of giving, they started a non-profit organization in honor of Helen’s late grandmother, who set an example that has been a big influence on her life. Helen and Taylor believe that everyone has a giving heart and that the human spirit of giving and helping can unite people.
It’s an amazing feeling when you discover how to be a better person through helping others. This also brings a newfound appreciation for all the blessings we have. Helen and Taylor realize how blessed they are and want to extend their blessings to children in need. They also want to inspire other children to experience the true joy of touching someone else’s heart.
Meet the Team
Founders
Helen Shin Yi
Co-Founder and President
Taylor Yi
Co-Founder and Board Secretary
Touching Heart Team
Ken Harvey
Executive Director
Rachel Flannery
Account Manager
Renata Din
Program Director
Linda Foldvik
Finance Manager
Arjun Puri
Ambassador for International Relations
Board of Directors
Kimmy Huggins
Board Chairwomen
Scott Wiater
Dr. Marina Amat
Susan Go
Terry Crews
Leah Wilkinson
Advisory Board
Greg Adgate
Stacey Gimbert
Elaine Keltz
Grant Host
Dr. Manju Bewtra
Darrell Green
Dave Ryan
Ryan Child
Ana Jeong
Acting Treasurer
Pam Rothenberg
General Counsel
Junior Board
Aadya Reddy
President
Hannah Longfellow
Schools on a Mission Specialist
Mihir Kulshershtha
Vice President
Riya Kakkar
Kids on a Mission Specialist
Rishi Madduluri
Secretary
Pratheek Tangirala
Community Outreach Specialist