Meet Our Team
Get to know the passionate team driving our mission to inspire young athletes! From our visionary owner to our dedicated operations manager and creative marketing intern, we’re all about empowering the next generation of track and field stars.

Shani Noel
Founder & CEO
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Shani Noel is the visionary founder of Little & Junior TrackStars, a program dedicated to inspiring children to embrace the joys of movement, teamwork, and personal growth through track and field. A former collegiate track athlete at Temple University, Shani brings her passion for athletics and firsthand knowledge of the transformative power of sports to every aspect of the program.
With years of experience in youth programming and a strong commitment to promoting healthy, active lifestyles, Shani created Little & Junior TrackStars to provide children ages 3 to 15 with a fun, safe, and empowering environment to grow. Her curriculum combines age-appropriate drills, creative games, and inclusive team activities, helping kids develop essential skills like coordination, speed, and agility while fostering confidence and teamwork.
Shani’s leadership and enthusiasm have made Little & Junior TrackStars a trusted program that families love. Beyond physical fitness, her approach emphasizes life skills such as perseverance, discipline, and collaboration—values she honed during her own athletic journey.
Shani’s dedication to empowering young athletes and her belief in the positive impact of sports make her the heart and soul of Little & Junior TrackStars. Her mission is to inspire children to reach their full potential—on and off the track.
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Contact: littletrackstars@gmail.com

Sophie Bollinger
Regional Operations Manager
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Sophie joins Little & Junior TrackStars as the new Regional Operations Manager. She is a former Track & Field athlete at James Madison University, specializing in the 800m and the 1500m races. Sophie holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in kinesiology from JMU, as well as a Master’s of Public Administration from Penn State. Sophie is originally from State College, PA where she found her passion for sports as a young girl.
With a strong background in sports leadership and youth development, Sophie is passionate about creating opportunities for young athletes to thrive.
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Contact: sophie@littletrackstars.com

Ke'Aijah Hawkins-Montgomery
Social Media Marketing Intern
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Ke'Aijah joins us at our new Social Media Marketing Intern. She is currently pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Marketing at Morgan State University. Prior to this, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from Clark Atlanta University, focusing on International Business and Management.
She is passionate about bringing creative and data-driven ideas to the table, and is excited to be a part of an organization that inspires young athletes and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle.
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Contact: littletrackstarsmarketing@gmail.com