About Us

Engage

We partner with more than 60 local nonprofits to develop enriching experiences for volunteers of all ages and abilities.

Mobilize

We bring the tools, staff support, resources, and site-specific curriculum needed to help nonprofits mobilize families into action.

Inspire

We’re thinking about the future. We have a steady supply of enriching activities and resources to keep families involved for the long-haul.

Kristina Lowenstein

Co-Founder + Executive Director

Kristina was 13 years old when she landed her first job making dip cones at an ice cream shop. After a few more years, and a few more jobs, she’s shifted her focus to the nonprofit sector where she worked for organizations like The Field Museum and 2016 Chicago Olympic Bid. Kristina studied Political Science as an undergrad at NYU and attended Northwestern University’s Kellogg Executive Scholars program. She is a 2017 Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow. Outside of Honeycomb, she loves spontaneous dance parties, pickleball, and road trips in her camper van.

Breeze Fromm-Sarto

Senior Advisor, Program Operations & Organizational Growth

Breeze  is a New York City-based professional with over seven years of experience in the non-profit sector. After earning her BS in Business Management from DePaul University, she took her first dive into the nonprofit world at The Honeycomb Project—an experience that remains a proud cornerstone of her career. Today, she specializes in grant writing, project management, and volunteer event coordination, blending business strategy with mission-driven impact. Outside of her work, Breezeenjoys cooking, taking long walks through the city, and going to live

Madison Smith

Strategic Communications and Development Manager

After years behind a camera, Madison joined Honeycomb to help foster a love for service and community in young Chicagoans. Originially from a goat farm in upstate New York, Madison graduated from Northwestern University with a BS in journalism and a certificate in Civic Engagement. Madison has worked in newsrooms around the country: as a video fellow at The Texas Tribune, a assistant producer at WBBM Newsradio, the photo and audio editor at The Daily Northwestern, and more.  In her spare time, Madison enjoys hosting dinner parties, playing board games, and finding cheap activities around the city.

Whitney Kelly

Senior Manager of Programs & Partnerships

Bio coming soon!

Madeline Schink

Manager of Individual Giving

Madeline is a Chicago native who grew up participating in Honeycomb projects. She left the city to attend Hamilton College, where she earned a BA in History. At Hamilton, she was a Research Fellow at the Leavitt Public Affairs Center, as well as a tutor for both oral and written communication. After graduation, Madeline returned to Chicago and worked with Honeycomb as a Program Manager before embarking on a 3,000km hike across New Zealand. While she had a great time in the New Zealand wilderness, she missed Honeycomb and rejoined the hive as part of the development team. When not at Honeycomb or on a long hike, Madeline loves playing the violin and searching for the best Chicago bakeries!

Mae Strauss

Development & Operations Coordinator

After moving to Chicago to continue her education in Nonprofit Management at the University of Chicago, Mae joined the Honeycomb team. As someone who grew up participating in service with family, she was excited to join the hive. Prior to Honeycomb, Mae graduated from Vanderbilt University with degrees in Sociology and Medicine, Health & Society, and a minor in Spanish. She has a particular interest in uplifting health and wellbeing and concentrated her degree in Inequality, Intersectionality, and Health Justice. When not in the office, you can find Mae in class at UChicago, exploring the city, reading, or working on her latest craft project!