WHO IS KENZIE?

Kenzie's Story

"Every girl should feel wonderful on her prom night."

Kenzie had an infectious personality, a twinkle in her eye, and a knack for making new friends wherever she went.

She loved helping others and trying to make a difference in people's lives whenever possible. She was known for her wide grin, a tendency to dance on tables, laugh out loud, admire butterflies and pink roses, and was an all-around great friend and listener to all who knew her! Tragically, she lost her life in a single car accident on her way to a friend's house, a week before her senior year. She never got to go to her senior prom.

Brynne Coletti, the founder of Kenzie's Closet, named her non-profit organization in Kenzie's memory. Her mission was to help young ladies with a current financial need to be able to attend their dream prom night and to date, we've dressed over 5,000 girls in Kenzie's name!

We celebrate Kenzie Comisar every year when we open our doors for “shopping season” at Kenzie's Closet. As every dress walks out the door we are remembering what life is all about and what Kenzie believed in... "Every girl should feel wonderful on her prom night."

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Meet the Team

Introducing the passionate and hard-working staff at Kenzie's Closet.

Kat McDonald, Executive Director

Kathy McDonald is an experienced non-profit professional, with 30+ years of program administration, fundraising, community relations, event planning and relationship cultivation roles in her background. Growing up in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, Kathy attended Highlands High School and went on to pursue a B.A. in mass communications/journalism at Eastern Kentucky University. Kathy's career path has included leadership positions at the WAVE Foundation at the Newport Aquarium, the Kentucky Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, the Northern Kentucky Convention Center and the Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired. Kathy lives in East Walnut Hills with her husband, Dave, their dog Rocky and two cats, Sophie and Gus. In her spare time, Kathy enjoys gardening, hiking, kayaking, cooking, reading and arts/crafts.

Heather Batdorf, Community Relations Manager

Heather brings more than twenty-five years of professional and volunteer experience to her role as Community Engagement Manager with Kenzie's Closet. Heather has spent most of her adult life organizing functions at her children’s school such as the Jingle Bell Shoppe, Track and Field Day, countless hours in the classroom and gym volunteer coaching. She was the Parent Chair of the Roger Bacon Evening for Excellence where she managed volunteers, managed fundraisers and secured donations making it one of the most successful scholarships events in the school’s history. Heather is married to her high school prom date and the proud mother of two children who attended SEC universities and is an avid University of Alabama football fan. She also loves to travel, cook, hike and spend time with her family and friends.