Kathy Khali
President & Co-Founder
A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Kathy has always been driven by a commitment to service and community engagement. Growing up, she accompanied her mother to various charity events at local group homes, which instilled in her a strong desire to give back. Her volunteer efforts include supporting the Second Harvest Food Bank, participating in church fundraisers, and contributing to initiatives such as the Multiple Sclerosis Walk and Hurricane Katrina relief. Kathy has also been actively involved in fundraising activities with her mother, including charity walks and organizing Christmas shopping sprees for low-income children, as well as volunteering at nursing homes.
Kathy pursued a career as a Massage Therapist while working towards her aspiration of co-founding Dream Academy with her husband, Fikile. This endeavor allows her to merge her passion for service with a focus on enhancing the academic and skill development of underprivileged youth in underserved communities in Botswana. As President of Dream Academy, she drives the organization’s growth through effective operational management, partnership development, and strategic fundraising initiatives
Fikile Khali
Co-Founder & CEO
Fikile, a native of Tonota, Botswana, relocated to the UK at a young age, where he refined his soccer skills through youth leagues and professional academies, eventually playing semi-professionally while pursuing his education. Following a career-ending injury, he transitioned into coaching, fulfilling his lifelong dream. In 2004, Fikile moved to the United States to focus on developing young players, dedicated to sharing the invaluable lessons of the beautiful game.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Dream Academy, Fikile leverages his extensive experience in player development to enhance the academic and athletic growth of underprivileged youth in underserved communities in Botswana. He serves as the public face of Dream Academy, driving organizational growth through hands-on operational management, partnership cultivation, and strategic fundraising