OUR STORY
SOLE Effects, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was established in 2015 by educators Karen and Kevin Ogden. Always passionate about instilling leadership skills in their students, the Ogdens wanted each student to know their individual worth and potential.
Karen and her teaching coworkers had limited time in their day to help students navigate the extreme pressures to perform, social conflicts, and life challenges that interfered with students’ ability to focus and learn. Karen retired early to address these needs and instill in all students a desire to reach their personal best. Kevin joined her shortly thereafter upon retiring as a district superintendent.
What we have received is extreme joy and fulfillment as we watch our teams bring positive change into the lives of others. Our dream is for you to be inspired to join our movement-empowering our youth to become confident, purpose-driven leaders.
Karen and Kevin Ogden
SOLE Effects’ Founders
We believe every child deserves leaders in their lives who communicate to them their worth and purpose, so they come to see the unimaginable potential in themselves.
- Kevin & Karen Ogden
BOARD MEMBERS
Steven Lochridge, D.C.
SOLE’s Board Treasurer, Chiropractor & Business Owner
Jodi Green
SOLE’s Board Chairperson, Attorney
Janet Depew
SOLE’s Board Secretary, Retired High School Counselor
OUR TEAM
Paula Zimmerman
Director of Programming & Curriculum
Toni Weeks
Copyeditor/Wordsmith
Hagen Javier
Lead Guide Adventure Program
Sydney Fields
Brand Manager & Creative Design Specialist
Zach Camerino
Director of Media