
Our Team
We are a purpose-driven organization and focus on shattering the stigma surrounding mental illness both externally and internally. We are dedicated to being honest and vulnerable with ourselves and our constituents by being authentic and putting the values of the Penny Pledge into practice everyday.
Meet Our Founder

Francine Sumner
Founder & CEO of Kid in the Corner
Francine serves on the Executive Board of the Scottsdale Youth and Community Coalition and on the Executive Board of Mental Health America of Arizona to advocate for this critical cause and to stay up to date on the latest resources and information.
Meet Our Team

Kathy Hoffman
Director of Community Outreach

Debbie Popiel
Program Facilitator
Meet Our Board of Directors

Randi Posner
President
Educator, Paradise Valley Unified School District

Kenneth Smith
Vice President
Principal, City View High School

Lorraine Harmon
Secretary
Owner, Liberty Tax

Bertus Cilliers
Treasurer
Owner, bloomROCK Partners

Kevin Poleyumptewa
Project Coordinator, The National Criminal Justice Training Center

Dr. Amy
Rampley
Pediatrician, Desert Sun Pediatrics

Erica Tatum-Sheade
Owner/Psychotherapist, Integrated Mental Health Associates