Mike Tikkanen
Executive Director -
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Emily Breslin
She / Her
Learner
October 14, 2024
Project feedback
I had a very positive experience working with this organization and with Mike Tikkanen
Leadership in Practice - WEL440
Bay Path University
Child Advocate Training Program
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Kailee Scott
She / Her
Learner
October 24, 2024
Project feedback
Working with Mike was an absolute pleasure. This project not only enhanced my skills and professionalism but also proved to be incredibly rewarding. I truly appreciated the collaborative environment and the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440
Bay Path University
Child Advocate Training Program
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Colleen Schoenlein
Learner
October 20, 2024
Project feedback
Mike was very informative and I enjoyed finding topics to write about for this project!
Leadership in Practice - WEL440
Bay Path University
Child Advocate Training Program
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Michelle Bennett
Learner
August 26, 2024
Project feedback
Mike was great and very informative with the area I'm approaching in the future. HIs knowledge helped me understand child abuse more clearly and how I can put forth the effort to help my community.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section B
Bay Path University
Theta/CASA/KARA/Google Community Outreach Project
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Amanda Weldon
She / Her
Learner
August 26, 2024
Project feedback
I enjoyed working on the Kids At Risk Action Project! Mike Tikkanen is very Passionate Kids At Risk Action and helping to provide and create safe environments for Children! Mike was very kind and polite and created a safe and positive environment ! I would recommend Mike and his organization to dedicated and passionate people who are looking to end Child abuse and neglect. Kids At Risk Action is a wonderful organization!
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section B
Bay Path University
Theta/CASA/KARA/Google Community Outreach Project
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Morgan Froebel
She / Her
Learner
August 25, 2024
Project feedback
Working for Mike and Kids at Risk Action provided me with a unique career advancement opportunity. I learned so much about the need for advocacy and change in regards to abused and neglected children. Very grateful for my experience and the information shared with me.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section B
Bay Path University
Theta/CASA/KARA/Google Community Outreach Project
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Ashley Boulia
She / Her
Learner
August 25, 2024
Project feedback
Working with Mike has been great. Clear line of communication, and does of a wonderful job of explaining the impacts child abuse and neglect are causing.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section B
Bay Path University
Theta/CASA/KARA/Google Community Outreach Project
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Guido DiCesare
Instructor
August 21, 2024
Project feedback
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Predictive Modelling and Data Mining - Spring 2024
McMaster University Continuing Education
Data Visualization for Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Harichandana Chowdary Gangavarapu
She
Learner
July 2, 2024
Project feedback
It has been a pleasure collaborating with Mike. His clear communication and detailed insights were invaluable in shaping our understanding of the project requirements and objectives. The feedback provided during our regular meetings helped us stay aligned with your expectations and allowed us to make necessary adjustments promptly.
Strategic Analytics Partnership Opportunity
Cambrian College
DATA MAPPING
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Surendra Kunwar
He
Learner
July 1, 2024
Project feedback
Working with KARA on the child abuse project was a great experience. Mike Tikkanen was our mentor. He is professional, supportive, and always quick to communicate and provide feedback. Their expertise in child abuse issues helped make our analysis more relevant and useful. They also made sure we handled all the data ethically and responsibly. KARA's flexibility and adaptability were crucial in overcoming challenges and ensuring the project stayed on track. The project's success has already positively impacted KARA's planning and advocacy work. For future projects, improving data accessibility and allocating more resources for data validation could enhance our work further. Overall, it was a pleasure to work with KARA, and I look forward to potential future collaborations. Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to such an important mission.
Strategic Analytics Partnership Opportunity
Cambrian College
DATA MAPPING
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Skyla Hodsdon
She / Her
Learner
June 4, 2024
Project feedback
I enjoyed working on this project for Mike. He is a very committed advocate for children at risk and I am grateful for the opportunity to have helped with such an underacknowledged issue.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section B
Bay Path University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Janaye Callirgos
She / Her
Learner
June 4, 2024
Project feedback
My experience with KARA was an absolute success to me. This company opened my eyes to so many events that were happening all over my state. As a mom and adult I know I have an obligation to protect children. It doesn’t matter whose child is around me, I will protect them.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section B
Bay Path University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Jameson Van Zetten
Educator
June 3, 2024
Project feedback
Thank you for another fantastic session with my course - we always appreciate your support!
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section A
Bay Path University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Joe Varrasso
Professor
May 27, 2024
Project feedback
The students really enjoyed working on this project with Mike. Great partner for our students and program!
Digital Health Capstone Project
Mohawk College
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Kenneth Cairns
He / Him
Associate Professor
May 4, 2024
Project feedback
Mike is just a terrific guy who cares a great deal about his cause. A very genuine person committed to the welfare of young people!
Creating Outreach Resources for Victims and Support Organizations
Waynesburg University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Guido DiCesare
Instructor
April 30, 2024
Project feedback
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Data Analytics and Modelling - Winter 2024
McMaster University Continuing Education
America's Children in 100 Charts
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Guido DiCesare
Instructor
April 19, 2024
Project feedback
Very professional and supportive.
Predictive Modelling and Data Mining - Winter 2024
McMaster University Continuing Education
America's Children in 100 Charts
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Imran Ahmed
Learner
April 13, 2024
Project feedback
Interesting topic that is not talked about a lot in the public
Big Data Analytics
Concordia University
America's Children in 100 Charts
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
tong fu
He
Learner
April 15, 2024
Project feedback
Dear Mike and the KARA Team,Thank you for collaborating with us on the "America's Children in 100 Charts" project. Your guidance and data were crucial, enriching our analysis and learning. We're grateful for the chance to contribute to such an impactful cause.
Capstone Project Business Analytics - Winter 2024
Cape Breton University
America's Children in 100 Charts
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Marissa Gonçalves
She
Learner
April 13, 2024
Project feedback
Working with the Kids at Risk Action organization was a great pleasure, as all meetings were informational to complete our big-data project successfully.
Big Data Analytics
Concordia University
America's Children in 100 Charts
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Daniel Soldera
He
Learner
April 13, 2024
Project feedback
I had a wonderful time working with the company, they were very informative and clear with their instructions which made the project very easy to understand and complete.
Big Data Analytics
Concordia University
America's Children in 100 Charts
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Elisangela Brito
Learner
February 29, 2024
Project feedback
The KARA project has opened my eyes to the complexities of issues facing vulnerable children and families. It has sparked a deep interest in advocacy and social justice, and I am eager to continue learning and advocating for change in this area.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section B
Bay Path University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Rokia Higgins
She / Her
Learner
February 26, 2024
Project feedback
This company is amazing. Mike was easy to collaborate with. I really enioyed working on this project as it was personal for me. It was an honor to be apart of something so moving.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section B
Bay Path University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
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Learner
December 20, 2023
Project feedback
It is the great experience for me. I am glad to meet of all of yours.
Capstone project in Healthcare Management # 1
Cape Breton University
KARA's Childhood Trauma and Abuse Book
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Cbu21kjh
Learner
December 20, 2023
Project feedback
I had the great experience working under the CEO of KARA (Kids At Risk Action) .
Capstone project in Healthcare Management # 1
Cape Breton University
KARA's Childhood Trauma and Abuse Book
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Dr. Amani K. Ashour
MD, MSc Cardiology, MBA-CED-International Business
December 19, 2023
Project feedback
KARA’s journey is a unique experience, 2 teams were allocated to finalize the project, we had weekly meetings with KARA’s CEO Mike. Mike is very generous with his time and feedback. Me and my students will always be proud to be part of the organization cause on highlighting the critical issue of abused and neglected children.
Capstone project in Healthcare Management # 1
Cape Breton University
KARA's Childhood Trauma and Abuse Book
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Cbu21bbdx
Learner
December 14, 2023
Project feedback
It was an immense pleasure working with KARA team. Our team of researchers helped them with providing them with a layout for social media enchantment strategies.
Capstone project in Healthcare Management # 1
Cape Breton University
KARA's Childhood Trauma and Abuse Book
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Maridali Santana
Learner
October 26, 2023
Project feedback
Being able to help and contribute in a positive way to an organization with such an important social intention as saving children who have suffered in silence, has been a great learning experience for me. My experience with the director of the organization, Mike, has been excellent, I appreciate how he was always available even though I could tell how stressed or busy he was. I admire and value the work he does for these children. Even though the project is over I feel I have a commitment to the organization, I talk about it to people I know and I have encouraged people to donate. Working on this project with Mike was a great experience for me and I hope I have been able to contribute to the organization. Thank you Mike for this amazing opportunity!
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section A
Bay Path University
Researching and Submitting KARA's Reporting on At Risk Children
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Traci Talbert
Adjunct
September 12, 2023
Project feedback
Awesome experience!!! Mike is passionate and committed to student learning.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section A
Bay Path University
Researching and Submitting KARA's Reporting on At Risk Children
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Lauren Begin
She / Her
Learner
August 27, 2023
Project feedback
Mike is an incredible mentor. You can tell he is passionate about KARA’s mission, and he genuinely wants better for every single child. When you discuss obstacles with him, he is always helpful and constructive. Any time you talk to Mike you feel the urgency of the cause, but his passion and drive is contagious- and like that you’re ready to dive into difficult topics, knowing you’re helping these vulnerable children.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 - Section A
Bay Path University
Researching and Submitting KARA's Reporting on At Risk Children
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)