Board and Staff

Our members are passionate about our mission and willingly use their time, influence, and expertise to support RISD students, teachers, and staff.

  • Kadra Alexander

    Chair
    Pinnacle Propane, LLC

  • Elizabeth Calvo

    Chair Elect & Vice Chair - Internal Affairs Committee
    Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLC

  • Alison Zelaya

    Board Secretary
    SERVPRO of Richardson, SERVPRO of Park Cities & SERVPRO of North Garland

  • Tammy L. Richards

    Treasurer & Vice Chair - Fiscal Committee
    Community Volunteer

  • Kristine Schwope

    Vice Chair - External Affairs Committee
    Class Act Creative

  • Richard Ramey

    Vice Chair - Audit Committee
    Prosperity Bank

  • Anne Brownlee

    Member
    ATB Strategies

  • Tyler Farrer

    Member
    Guaranty Bank and Trust

  • Anne Foster

    Dave Perry Miller Real Estate

  • Moosa Madha

    Member
    Aethon Energy

  • Chi Nguyen

    Member
    Purpose Tea

  • Christian Rider

    Member
    1finity

  • Dr. Carolyn G. Bukhair

    Emeritus Board Member
    Retired RISD Superintendent

Ex-Officio Members

  • Tabitha Branum RISD

    Superintendent

  • Dr. Melissa Heller

    RISD Assistant Superintendent of Strategy & Engagement

Our Staff

  • Cameka L. Crawford, CFRE

    President

  • Stephanie Cruz

    Foundation Coordinator