Mike Tikkanen
Executive Director -
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Joseph Jean-Baptiste
He / Him
Student
December 14, 2024
Project feedback
It was a pleasure working with Mike
Communications (S1) | Writing & Teamwork Skills (section 1)
Durham College
TikTok Video Presence Project
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Ausha Uma
Student
December 13, 2024
Project feedback
It’s a good cause and has a lot of information for people to learn
Communications (S1) | Writing & Teamwork Skills (section 1)
Durham College
TikTok Video Presence Project
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Asia Montgomery
Student
December 9, 2024
Project feedback
KARA- this child advocacy group plays a big role in promoting the rights and well-being of the children in communities around the country. Their mission is to advocate for vulnerable youth. This organization effectively engages many stakeholders to help create a supportive environment for children. This company was great to communicate and work with.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 (Section B)
Bay Path University
Child Advocate Training Program
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Ethan Northover
Student
December 9, 2024
Project feedback
It was a pleasure meeting with you and being able to work with you on this project
Communications (S3) | Writing & Teamwork Skills (section 3)
Durham College
TikTok Video Presence Project
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Dr Philip Eappen
He / Him
Assistant Professor, Healthcare Management
December 8, 2024
Project feedback
Mike was very consistent with providing support to the students and helped them reach their final research goal.
Healthcare Management Capstone
Cape Breton University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Brittany Felch
Student
December 19, 2024
Project feedback
Working with the KARA organization has been especially wonderful! Hearing about Kara and what they stand for brought this newfoundness and deeper understanding of what foster care is truly like, and the mental, and physical well-being behind it. I'm so proud of the work they do and continue to find many more opportunities to complete their goals.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440
Bay Path University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Merrill Shepard
She / Her
Student
December 18, 2024
Project feedback
N/A - Completed Forage simulations instead
-M. Shepard
Leadership in Practice - WEL440
Bay Path University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Alyssa Fleming
She
Student
December 18, 2024
Project feedback
While I didn't get the opportunity to work on the Kares Project, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of working on the Forage Simulations project.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440
Bay Path University
Tracking Child Abuse, Trauma and Self-Harm In The Medical Field
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Tristan Manzolini
She / Her
Student
December 9, 2024
Project feedback
KARA is an incredible organization and Mike's passion shines. I feel grateful to have had the chance to work on a project for such an integral organization focusing on something that I also feel very passionately about. I am hopeful that this project will be of use to KARA for a long time, and that we can continue to work together to create a world where children are safe, loved, and don't enter adulthood needing to heal from their childhood. Here's to a more beautiful, empathetic, and kind world.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 (Section B)
Bay Path University
Child Advocate Training Program
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Autumn Kersavage
Student
December 9, 2024
Project feedback
I had a great time working with KARA on this project. I'm so happy I was given this wonderful opportunity to make a difference.
Leadership in Practice - WEL440 (Section B)
Bay Path University
Child Advocate Training Program
Kids At Risk Action (KARA)
Emily Breslin
She / Her
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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
Level UP Team
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
Student
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
Student
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
Student
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)