Our Team
Jane Holbrook
Co-Founder
Jane is a senior at Indian Hill High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the co-founder of SpeakUP.
Beyond SpeakUP, Jane is involved in various academic and extracurricular pursuits. She serves as Editor-in-Chief for The Hill school newspaper, Lead Prosecutor for her mock trial team, and plays first chair in the Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble. Additionally, she serves as a Non-Profit Internship Program Leader for her school's Experienceships Advisory Board and plays on her high school's varsity Field Hockey and Softball teams. She is also a leader in the food allergy community and founded the Strides for Safety 5k, raising over $25K for food allergy education and advocacy (FAACT).
Through her experiences and leadership roles, she has cultivated a strong passion for public speaking and advocacy and is committed to expanding SpeakUP’s impact.
Co-Founder
Kristen Mallow
Kristen is a senior at Indian Hill High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the co-founder of SpeakUP.
Outside of SpeakUP™, Kristen is a dedicated student leader. She serves as a Mock Trial Attorney and Regional Qualifier, as well as a Yale Mock Trial Invitational competitor. A scholar-athlete in Diving and Track & Field, Kristen balances academic excellence with athletic achievement. She serves as Social Media Chair for the Indian Hill Student Government, was named Miss Central Ohio’s Teen, and leads middle schoolers as a High School WyldLife Leader. Kristen has also spent over five years coaching Gymnastics and volunteers as a Swim coach.
Kristen is passionate about speaking and is motivated to grow SpeakUP’s reach and offerings. She is committed to the growth of other students and will continue to enjoy sharing SpeakUP’s impact