People
Our People
Our Board
Houston Endowment is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors composed of business, academic, and civic leaders in Greater Houston.
Each member is elected to a three-year term and may serve up to four terms.
Our Independent Investment Committee Members
The Investment Committee of Houston Endowment’s Board is supported by experienced independent members with deep investment knowledge.
Our Staff
We are a high-performing, courageous, connected, and committed team. We have a deep sense of respect for each other and the community we serve.
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Elisa Villanueva Beard
President and CEO
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Tabitha Rice
Vice President, Programs
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Robiel Abraha
Evaluation Officer
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Gaby Armenta
Program Administrative Coordinator
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Ellen Battles
Manager, Office Administration
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Rid Bhuiyan
Program Associate
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Brita Blesi
Director, Learning & Evaluation
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Jadeline Cao
Special Assistant to the President and CEO
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Rony Canales
Digital Communications Officer
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Helen Clancy
Senior Communications Officer
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Bao-Long Chu
Program Director – Arts & Culture, Greenspaces
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Laura Colorado
Accounting Associate
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Kaylan Connally
Program Officer - Education
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La Shaunda Davis
Senior Program Assistant
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Lynn Droddy
Grants Associate - Civic Engagement
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Earl Flowers
Controller
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Erin M. Forssman
Director, Grants Management
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Sherry Fultz
Director, People & Culture
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Astrid Gomes
Grants Manager - Learning & Evaluation
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Stephanie DiCapua Getman
Director, Communications
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Meghna Goswami
Program Director - Civic Engagement
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Priscilla Gomez
Grants Associate - Education
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August Hamilton
Program Director - Education
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Juan Huerta Hernandez
Operations Associate
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Jennifer Jouas
Director, Finance and Accounting
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Sara Jones
Evaluation Officer
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Lauren Kureska
People & Culture Manager
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Eddie Mazariegos
IT Operations Manager
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Onica Miller
Senior Accountant
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Brigid Murphy
Grants Associate - Arts & Culture, Greenspaces
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Katie Niemann
Director, IT and Building Operations
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Laura Prus
Communications Officer
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Leira Reyes
Hospitality & Events Coordinator
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John Rosenkild
General Counsel
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Miguel Rivera
Program Officer - Civic Engagement
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Katie Rushdi
Senior Planning Officer
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Julie Selman
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
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Matthew Sloan
Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Programs
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Rod Turner
Facilities Manager
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Carlos Villagrana
Program Officer - Education
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Gislaine Williams
Program Officer - Civic Engagement









