About
Our mission is to provide opportunity to those who otherwise do not have access to it. We realize this mission in the form of scholarship awards, grants, and mentorship. We strive to serve those who demonstrate passion and need the opportunity to fulfill their potential. This includes individuals of limited means and are the first in their family to show interest in a potential educational path, career or, passion.
Leadership
The Kiato Foundation is a small family organization. Here is our current leadership structure. We are always seeking new talent and passionate people to help bring this vision to life.
Rachel Hirabayashi
Executive Director
Gary Wesselmann
Finance Director
Matt Hirabayashi
Chairman
Our Name
Matt and Rachel in Kiato, Greece
The foundation is named for the village near Corinth in the Peloponnese Region of Greece from where ancestors of the foundation's founders emigrated to seek opportunity in America. This brave action resulted in generations of happy families who wish to share that promise of opportunity with others.
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas and hopes to reach those in need throughout the world. For a complete roadmap of our vision please see our "About" section.
Our Vision
Here is an outline of our plan and goals moving forward. We will focus first on scholarship and grant initiatives before moving into mentorship. We appreciate your support and interest in helping us grow.
