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Who We Are

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“Kaifa” is a Chinese word which in its traditional usage meant the development of the whole person – intellectually, physically and spiritually. The traditional use of the word “Kaifa” also incorporated in its meaning development and progress through the exchange of ideas. As Edith Schaeffer once said of The Kaifa Group, “real discussion meeting the needs of questioning people who need personal answers.”

 

These concepts are what drive our day to day efforts. We endeavor to see holistic growth and development with each project, while at the same time never letting the project overshadow the individuals for whom the projects were designed. It is through the partnerships developed that we see the exchange of ideas that provides the individual answers people seek.

 

In short, Kaifa is an incubator of partnerships. Within those partnerships, we work to foster growth and development to all involved. We offer this service in a variety of locations and with the support of a fantastic network of leadership, board of directors, and global partners.

Leadership

Executives

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Dr. Charles Brainer

Executive Director, Educational Initiatives

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Board of Directors

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Dr. John Lillis

​Provost Grace College & Seminary (retired)

Grand Rapids, MI

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Tony Wong

Treasurer

Managing Partner, Wong & Co. CPAs
Manhasset Hills, NY

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David Johnson

Program Manager, L3Harris Technologies
Grand Rapids, MI

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Todd Rivetti

Owner/Principal, Rivetti Properties
Fairfax County, VA

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Charles Morton

Emeritus

Over 25 Years Fortune 500 executive experience in Asia (retired)

Founding leader of Refugees International

Littleton, CO

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Randy Wilcox

Emeritus

President of North and South America, Otis Elevator (retired)

Seattle, WA

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Lou Vision

Emeritus

Senior Vice President, Investments at Raymond Jones

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Myron Youngman

Founder and President

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Dr. John Lillis

Executive Director, Leadership Development

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