TEAM

2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cathy McHorse, Chair (2023 - 2027)

Chair , City of Austin Early Childhood Commission

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

CFP, Southwest Retirement Consultants 

Roxanne Evans, Secretary (2023 - 2027)

Principal - Evans Communications

Matthew Hendren*, Treasurer, (2024 - 2027)

Director of Strategic Ventures, CarbonBetter

Laura Griebel, Past Chair, (2018 - 2025)

Director of Partnerships, Mobile Loaves and Fishes

Alex Cantu, (2021 - 2027)

Chief Operating Officer, Surge Institute


Lecelle Clarke, (2025-2028)

Associate, Holland & Knight

Paul Fears*, (2025-2028)

Senior VP, Hatch Resources

Erin Gurak*, (2022 - 2025)

Senior Analyst, Partnerships - findhelp

Elizabeth Hackler, (2025-2028)

Director of Communications, Texas Society of Architects

Irmak Karayal, (2023 - 2027)

Managing Director, National Partnerships - Teach for America

Cody Summerville, (2024 - 2027)

    Independent Consultant

*Current Open Door Parent

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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