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.

  • Lauri Kelley

    Board Chair
    Molina Healthcare

  • Kadra Alexander

    Chair-Elect & Vice Chair, Governance Committee
    Pinnacle Propane, LLC

  • Kristine Schwope

    Board Secretary & Vice Chair, Board Development Committee
    Class Act Creative

  • Tyler Farrer

    Treasurer & Vice Chair, Fiscal Committee
    Texas Bank & Trust

  • Anne Brownlee

    Vice Chair, Fundraising & Marketing Committee
    ATB Strategies

  • Chi Nguyen

    Vice Chair, Education & Programs Committee
    Purpose Tea

  • Richard Ramey

    Vice Chair, Audit Committee
    Prosperity Bank

  • Elizabeth Calvo

    Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLC

  • John Cuellar

    El Corazon Restaurant

  • Anne Foster

    Dave Perry Miller Real Estate

  • Moosa Madha

    Aethon Energy

  • Tammy L. Richards

    Community Volunteer

  • Christian Rider

    1finity

  • Zac Whitley

    Watermark Church

  • Alison Zelaya

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

  • Dr. Carolyn G. Bukhair

    Emeritus Board Member
    Retired RISD Superintendent

Ex-Officio Members

  • Tabitha Branum RISD

    Superintendent

  • Rachel McGowan

    RISD Board of Trustees Liaison

  • Dr. Melissa Heller

    RISD Assistant Superintendent of Strategy & Engagement

Our Staff

  • Cameka L. Crawford, CFRE

    President

  • Stephanie Cruz

    Foundation Coordinator