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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Bao-Long Chu
Program Director – Arts & Culture, Greenspaces
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Helen Clancy
Senior Communications Officer
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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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Amy Gibbs
Program Officer - Arts & Culture
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Stephanie DiCapua Getman
Director, Communications
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Astrid Gomes
Grants Manager - Learning & Evaluation
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Priscilla Gomez
Grants Associate - Education
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Meghna Goswami
Program Director - Civic Engagement
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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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Miguel Rivera
Program Officer - Civic Engagement
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John Rosenkild
General Counsel
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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