Management/Directors
Yolanda Moayedi, President/Director
Yolanda Moayedi serves as President & Treasurer for Fighting For Children, Inc. Yolanda founded Fighting For Children in 2008 after she and her husband had the privilege of meeting a young boy who was undoubtedly lost in a system that could not provide him with the love, security and stability that every child deserves. They made a pact at that time to utilize their expertise and media resources to bring awareness to the needs of children.
Mrs. Moayedi has been president of MKM Knockout Promotions, LLC since 2002. As co-founder of an international company that produces professional Muay Thai events for television, she has helped develop an international media platform that includes Pay Per View, Video On Demand, Mobile, ipTV, and the selling of television license rights worldwide.
Kate Vaughn, M.A.T., Secretary/Director
Kate Vaughn serves as Secretary and Director at Fighting For Children, Inc. Kate brings her experience to the organization from participating in numerous fundraisers for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society where she successfully raised funds and was a mentor for other team members. Kate has also volunteered for DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) and is an Administrative Team Member for the organization. She serves as an Advisory Board Member for DMAT and has deployed to several hurricane disaster sites including Hurricane Katrina. Kate is currently an elementary school teacher at Shore Acres Elementary School and teaches first and second grade students, including special needs students.
Kate has played an instrumental role in the production of televised events for MKM Knockout Promotions, LLC and has successfully leads by example. Kate is an Honors Graduate of Westchester Community College in Valhalla, NY where she obtained an A.S. in Business Administration. Kate received her B.S. in Communication, Minor in Business Management from the University of Albany, Albany, NY and then obtained her Master of Arts in Teaching in 2009. Kate received the 2008 Award for Educator of the Year by the Pinellas County Teacher’s Association.
Sophia Gillin, Marketing and Event Coordinator/Director
Karen Harris, Professional Photography/Director
Elena Werkheiser, Fundraising and Sponsorships
Lisa Furnell, Treasurer
Vice President
Personal Banker Team Leader
Raymond James Bank
Current Board Involvement
Largo Area Housing Development Corporation – Treasurer
YMCA of the Suncoast – Highpoint Branch – Board Member and previous Chair for Fundraising
H.O.P.E (Home Ownership for People Everywhere) Expo Planning Board (Secretary)
Previous Community Service
All Children’s Hospital Development Council
United Way Allocation Panel – Children’s Services
Inroads Mentor
Pinellas Homestead Project Board Member
St. Pete West Rotary
St. Petersburg Wealth Building Coalition
Doorways
Employment
1999 – Present
Raymond James Bank
2004-2007 – Vice President, Marketing and Business Development Manager
2001-2004 – Assistant Vice President / Sr. Business Development Officer
1999-2001- Assistant Vice President / Branch Manager
1989 – 1999
Barnett Bank
Vice President and Market Manager