Board of Directors
Jake Krotonsky & Alec Bansal
Co-Presidents & Co-Founders
Jake Krotonsky and Alec Bansal are juniors at Brophy College Prep. In the Fall of 2021, they started Soles 2 Souls in light of their passion for shoes and a desire to make a change in the world. Today, they continue to operate this initiative with like-minded individuals by giving cool, new shoes to numerous different marginalized communities throughout the valley.
Andrew Phillips
Director, Communications & Events
Andrew is passionate about helping the less fortunate, and after being extended an invitation to work with Soles 2 Souls, he’s never looked back. An Arizona native, he enjoys giving back to the community by working with Soles 2 Souls.
Luis Villalpando
Director, Community Outreach
Luis is also on leadership teams for Hermanos Unidos and Young Entrepreneurs at Brophy. He is a native Spanish speaker and is happy to assist anyone in both English and Spanish.
Luke Burns
Secretary & Historian
Luke is passionate about the sport of soccer, which has led to his involvement and volunteering at Ability 360 - a local gymnasium that assists individuals, who have mental and/or physical disabilities, play sports. He looks forward to continuing to give back to his community through his role at Soles 2 Souls.
Edison Martinez Estrada
Director, Marketing & Public Relations
Edison is an advocate for kids who do not have the ability to afford equipment for sports. He himself has played football for over 5 years. He is also a native Spanish speaker, which provides him with a unique advantage in multicultural settings to bridge communication gaps between Spanish and English speakers.