Meet The Team
Welcome to K.North! We are here to make your experience the best it can be! Thank you for visiting this page, where you can get to know our leadership team better. We share insights into what drives us and the core values that shape our work and life. Our passion for this work and commitment to excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We hope you enjoy learning more about our journey and what inspires us daily.
Welcome to K.North! We are here to make your experience the best it can be! Thank you for visiting this page, where you can get to know our leadership team better. We share insights into what drives us and the core values that shape our work and life. Our passion for this work and commitment to excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We hope you enjoy learning more about our journey and what inspires us daily.
Latarika Young
FOUNDER & CEO
Latarika Young is a visionary leader with a passion for making technology accessible and empowering for all. With a background in computer science and an MBA, Latarika blends technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive meaningful impact. She has spent over two decades leading global teams, optimizing processes, and championing initiatives that strengthen quality, compliance, and customer experience.
Beyond her professional work, Latarika is deeply committed to service and is an active board member of several organizations in her community.
As the founder and CEO of K. North, Latarika is dedicated to creating safe, welcoming spaces where seniors can confidently navigate everyday technology. Her dedication to inclusivity, lifelong learning, and human connection shapes every aspect of her work, ensuring technology serves people, not the other way around.
neilson navarrete
Chief Experience Architect (CEA)
Neilson Navarrete is a skilled industrial designer with over 20 years of experience making technology easier to use. As a patent-holding design expert, he has helped create products that improve accessibility, simplify interactions, and enhance everyday experiences.
Throughout his career, Neilson has worked with global teams to design solutions that feel natural and effortless. His focus on human-centered design ensures technology works for people—not the other way around.
As Chief Experience Architect at K. North, Neilson is dedicated to making smart technology simple, approachable, and empowering for seniors. His passion for thoughtful design helps people stay connected and confident in a digital world.
KEVIN SCHOEDINGER
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (CTO) & SENIOR CONNECTOR
Kevin Schoedinger is a technology leader and innovator with decades of experience making complex technology easier to use. As a holder of over 60 patents, he has developed solutions that blend cutting-edge design with real-world impact.
At the heart of Kevin’s success is his ability to connect with people. He has spent his career mentoring, collaborating, and helping individuals of all ages confidently navigate new technology.
As Chief Technology Officer and Senior Connector at K. North, Kevin is dedicated to making digital tools simple and accessible for seniors. His passion for innovation ensures that technology works for people—helping them stay connected, independent, and empowered in today’s world.
K. North NextGen Ambassadors
NextGen Ambassadors serve as a trusted guide for older adults as they navigate everyday technology. They will work one-on-one or in small group settings to provide hands-on help with tasks.
Manuel Gonzalez
NextGen Ambassador
Manuel Gonzalez is a friendly, curious student with a passion for technology, design, and helping others. As a high school senior, he brings a creative mindset and a hunger to learn everything he does.
At K. North, Manny helps older adults feel more confident using their smartphones and the Kroger app. As a bilingual team member, he plays an important role in supporting Hispanic older adults and building stronger community connections.
Manny also interned with SRC of Lexington, where he helped explore safer and faster ways to train workers using new tools like JigSpace and Apple Vision Pro. His communication skills and leadership have grown along the way—and he’s always ready to take on new challenges.
With plans to study engineering or digital design in college, Manny is already making an impact. His mix of curiosity, kindness, and technical skill makes him a valuable part of the K. North team.
Vivian Green
NextGen Ambassador
Vivian Green is an emerging technology leader with a passion for designing intuitive, human-centered tools that make a real difference. As a high school junior studying both graphic design and software development, she brings a rare blend of creative thinking and technical skill to every project.
Vivian is the lead student developer behind EMMA, K. North’s AI-powered assistant for older adults. Introduced to K. North through her school and mentor Kevin Schoedinger, her work reflects a deep commitment to accessibility, ethical AI, and building bridges between generations.
Outside of K. North, Vivian plays varsity soccer, leads with her voice in student initiatives, and stays curious about how technology can empower people of all ages. Her vision continues to shape the future of EMMA—and the future of tech itself.
