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.
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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
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John Cuellar
El Corazon Restaurant
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Anne Foster
Dave Perry Miller Real Estate
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Moosa Madha
Aethon Energy
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Tammy L. Richards
Community Volunteer
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Christian Rider
1finity
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Zac Whitley
Watermark Church
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Alison Zelaya
SERVPRO of Richardson, SERVPRO of Park Cities & SERVPRO of North Garland
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Dr. Carolyn G. Bukhair
Emeritus Board Member
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Ex-Officio Members
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Tabitha Branum RISD
Superintendent
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Rachel McGowan
RISD Board of Trustees Liaison
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Dr. Melissa Heller
RISD Assistant Superintendent of Strategy & Engagement
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Our Staff
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Cameka L. Crawford, CFRE
President
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Stephanie Cruz
Foundation Coordinator