Diane Latiker — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and CEO of Kids Off The Block (KOB) since 2003.
Established KOB in her home in Roseland, Chicago, to provide youth with alternatives to gang activity.
Impacted thousands of lives by offering recreational activities and educational opportunities.
Recognized as one of CNN's top ten Heroes in 2011.

Biography

Diane Latiker is a prominent community activist and the founder of Kids Off The Block (KOB), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young people in Chicago. In July 2003, driven by a vision from her mother and a concern for her daughter's safety, Latiker transformed her own home in the Roseland community into a community center.