TEAM

2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John McGlothlin, III, Chair, (2023 - 2026) 

CFP, Southwest Retirement Consultants 

Irmak Karayal*, Vice Chair (2023 - 2027) 

Managing Director, National Partnerships - Teach for America

Cathy McHorse, Past Chair, (2023 - 2027) 

Chair , City of Austin Early Childhood Commission 

Matthew Handren*, Treasurer, (2024 - 2027) 

Director of Strategic Ventures, Carbonbetter 

Cody Summerville, Secretary (2024 - 2027) 

Early Childhood Consultant

Lori Bausman (2026-2029)

Community Volunteer

Alex Cantu (2021 - 2027) 

COO - Surge Institute 

LeCelle Clarke (2025 -2028)

Attorney, Holland and Knight, LLP

Paul Fears * (2025 -2028)

Senior Vice President, Hatch Resources

Elizabeth C Hackler (2025 - 2028)

Director of Communications, Texas Society of Architects

Georgia Jolink* (2026-2029)

International Employment Partner, DLA Piper


ADMIN TEAM

  • Cynthia Smith McCollum - Executive Director

    Cynthia Smith McCollum

    Executive Director

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  • Sheila Matthews-Director of Operations


    Sheila Matthews

    Director of Operations


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  • Krista Anderson-Hill - Director of Development and Community Relations

    Krista Anderson-Hill

    Director of Development and Community Relations

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  • Kati Garrett

    Kati Garrett

    Event and Development Manager

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  • Leslie Fierro - B.A.-EIS Family C.A.R.E.S Program Director

    Leslie Fierro, B.A.-EIS

    Family C.A.R.E.S. Program Director

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