Cindy McKinley
Cindy McKinley has always loved working with and helping children. An elementary school teacher, she has a Masters Degree in Reading from Eastern Michigan University.

The inspiration for One Smile came from Cindy's desire to show children the powerful blessings that can flow from a simple act of kindness. "We often have no idea," she says, "how our generous actions affect those around us."

Cindy lives in Milford, Michigan with her husband Shawn, their children Jordan and Justin, and Mittens the family cat. An avid reader, she also enjoys photography, tennis, and volunteering as a tutor.

Mary Gregg Byrne
Mary Gregg Byrne's love affair with art began when she was a little girl. Although she is well-versed in a variety of crafts and fine arts, water color is her primary media. "I love the beauty of water color," she says. "It is alive. It creates with the artist."

Inspired by the beauty of the human face, Mary especially enjoys painting people. "I hope that my paintings can offer a moment of transcendence, a place of light and beauty," she says.