Board Chair

Partner at Jackson Walker LLP and founder of The Law Office of Wendy Montoya Cloonan, specializing in municipal law, public finance, and legal compliance. Drawing on extensive leadership in public governance, including her tenure as a Port Houston Commissioner, she guides the foundation’s strategic direction, regulatory oversight, and civic partnerships.

Vice Chair

Senior Pastor of Community of Faith Church and long-standing civic leader dedicated to community revitalization, education, and social empowerment. As Vice Chair, he leads executive strategy, drives key community partnership initiatives, and expands program outreach across Harris County.

Board Secretary

Operations and program strategist with expertise in organizational administration, community engagement, and youth leadership initiatives. As Board Secretary, she manages governance compliance, maintains official records, and oversees administrative coordination for board operations.

Board Treasurer

Corporate and public affairs leader with over 30 years of experience in financial stewardship, corporate governance, and community relations. Serving as Board Treasurer, he directs financial strategy, budget allocation, and fiscal operations.

Board Member

Founder and CEO of Collinnova, site selection advisor, and former White House and federal government official. Bringing deep experience in public policy, energy infrastructure, and industrial development, he guides board strategy in civic engagement, corporate partnerships, stakeholder collaboration, and regional economic growth initiatives across the county.

Board Member

Co-founder of Mostyn Law, trial lawyer, and prominent philanthropist advocating for consumer rights and civic empowerment. Beyond recovering billions for clients, she leads major initiatives funding Texas public education, pediatric cancer research, and youth mentorship. She brings strategic legal expertise, extensive civic policy leadership, and a deep commitment to community investment.

Board Member

President of AT&T Louisiana and former Mayor of Homer, Louisiana, bringing executive leadership in external affairs, economic development, and public-private sector partnerships. With extensive experience in corporate social responsibility and strategic stakeholder engagement, he leverages corporate investment and institutional alignment to advance the foundation’s economic initiatives and expand community development programs across the county.

Board Member

Civil engineer, entrepreneur, and business executive with decades of leadership in large-scale infrastructure, municipal operations, and capital project delivery. Recognized for driving civic growth and institutional modernization, he provides the board with vital technical expertise in infrastructure planning, operational management, program delivery, and strategic capital oversight across public and private initiatives.

Board Member

Educational advocate and non-profit leader specializing in student access, resource allocation, and program execution. Dedicated to expanding opportunities for youth, she leverages her expertise in community outreach to guide educational initiatives, direct critical resources, and strengthen youth development programs across underserved populations in the county.

Board Member

Public administration specialist experienced in intergovernmental affairs, public policy planning, and municipal governance. He applies his strategic expertise to guide institutional policy, strengthen public-sector collaboration, and streamline the execution of administrative frameworks, ensuring foundation programs align effectively with local government and community priorities.

Ex-Officio Board Member

Director of the Houston Health Department and national public health leader. He brings extensive expertise in municipal administration and social services to the board, providing strategic counsel that aligns foundation initiatives with local public health priorities, equity-driven wellness frameworks, and community-wide safety-net systems.

Advisory Leadership

Harris County Commissioner (Precinct 1) with decades of public service dedicated to civil rights, criminal justice reform, and economic equity. He offers high-level policy guidance to expand educational pipelines, upgrade community infrastructure, and ensure long-term, equitable investment across all foundation programs and county initiatives.