Saving one life at a time!

KATHLEEN O’TOOLE

Executive Director & Founder

My academic background is in Computer Science, Law (Family, Real Estate/Contracts, Bankruptcy, and Constitutional Law), Economics, Political Science, Philosophy, and Linguistics. I am fluent in five languages: English, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Spanish; and I come from a long line of charity-involved family members, starting with my grandmother, continuing with my mother. 

I am a member of multiple branches of Who's Who, and have been recognized twelve years in a row, as of January 2020. Member of the International Women's Leadership Association (IWLA), The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and of the Eta Kappa Nu-Computer Engineering Honor Society (IEEE), Alpha Omega Rho Chapter, and the Comptrollers Society (since 1992). My focus is on sustainability, women's, and youth empowerment, rights and dignity for the homeless, and equal access to education across cultures.

I am the Executive Director and the Founder of Kat’s Kitchen Without Borders, a full-time volunteer and fund raiser for the organization. This is my humanitarian mission in life! 

MARIANA FERNANDES

Treasurer and Director

Mariana has been involved in giving back to communities and various causes for over 40 years. She worked as a full-time fashion designer and seamstress her entire life. She is now retired. For those who know her, they know her magic hands at cooking, baking, and knitting as well. Mariana is very passionate about Kat’s Kitchen Without Bordersand assists with fundraising activities.

PAUL O’TOOLE

Vice President

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Paul joined us officially in 2018, but he has been supporting Kat's Kitchen since 2016, in many capacities, engaging in many projects with us. He is also married to Kathleen O'Toole. Together, they co-own a successful Insurance Company [Insurance Offices Texas- IOTX], which has operated since 1966, an investment company, and this organization; he travels around the world helping deliver 100% of our raised donations. 

Paul was born and raised in Ireland.  He also brings great business ideas to the Boardroom. We are happy to have him supporting Kat's Kitchen Without Borders!

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