Cynthia Colbert, President & CEO

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Houston-Galveston

Cynthia Nunes Colbert, MSW, is the CEO at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. With a master’s degree in social welfare planning and administration, she has dedicated her career to social services. Prior to moving to Houston, she served as Executive Director of two other Catholic Charities chapters. From 2005 to 2010, she led Catholic Charities of Central Texas in the Diocese of Austin. From 2010 to 2012, she led Catholic Charities in the Diocese Wichita, Kansas. Since 2013, Colbert has endeavored to strengthen the collaboration with local parishes and Archdiocesan offices to help strengthen families and alleviate poverty in the Galveston-Houston area. The most rewarding part of working with Catholic Charities for Colbert is bringing God’s love to others in need.

Stacey Williams, Executive Director

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry

Stacey Williams is the Executive Director of East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. She is a lifelong resident of Fort Bend County and has dedicated the last eight years to EFBHNM in the role of Development Director. During this time, she completed the Fort Bend Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership program, the Central Fort Bend Chamber Leadership program, the Fort Bend Leadership Forum, and earned a certificate from the Rice Center for Philanthropy. She has served the community in various leadership roles, including those in the Neill Elementary PTO and the Presbyterian Youth Connection Council. Her dedication to the community has been highlighted for multiple years in UpClose magazine.

Jean West Evans, Executive Director

Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC)

Jean West Evans is the Executive Director of Emergency Aid Coalition. She has been involved in social service organizations since the age of 13, beginning as a volunteer youth leader with the American Red Cross.  Her career path never veered from roles in direct service, planning, group facilitation and administration to serve and impact people in need. Jean has acquired extensive training and professional experience in group facilitation, temperament typology, and conflict resolution.  She taught and developed expertise in mediation/conflict resolution strategies, working with adolescents as a means to mitigate negative behavioral responses, build self-esteem and positive peer influence.  She has served on numerous regional and national training teams.  She also was appointed to develop and facilitate the intensive de-brief of emergency responders following the 1995 Murrah Building bombing in Oklahoma City. She views her role as leader of a small non-profit community assistance ministry as an opportunity to continue learning as a servant leader.

Cathy Moore, Executive Director

Epiphany Outreach Community Health Services (ECHOS)

Cathy Moore is the Executive Director at Epiphany Outreach Community Health Services (ECHOS).

Cathy joined Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services (ECHOS) as Executive Director in 2016. She has over 20 years of non-profit experience, having served as a fundraiser, consultant and executive director. Cathy has spent most of her career working in faith-based non-profit organizations. Cathy says her greatest passion is equipping people to put their faith into practice as they serve others through ministries such as ECHOS. She enjoys working with the entire ECHOS community, helping to expand and improve programs, providing opportunities for volunteers to serve our neighbors, and meeting our neighbors’ needs and transforming lives. Cathy has a Bachelor of Science from Lesley University. She serves on several committees at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, including the church’s outreach and hunger initiatives. Cathy serves as a board member for ACAM, and is also a board member and the membership chair for Texas Executive Women.

Millie Garrison, Executive Director

Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM)

Millie Garrison is the Executive Director of Humble Area Assistance Ministries (HAAM). She has a background in Education and Human Resources that has equipped her to lead HAAM for the past 15 years. HAAM began as a small resale store and food pantry that provided food for 175 families 30 years ago and in 2019 HAAM provided food to over 66,000 individuals. Garrison is passionate about assisting individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. She believes that “education is the way up” and provides the leadership necessary for her team to expand and adapt programs and services to fit the ever-changing needs of the individuals who come through the doors at HAAM. Along with her belief in working to improve the community, she also strongly believes in making a difference through her church as a Lay Leader at Strawbridge United Methodist Church.

Leiza Whitecotton, Executive Director

Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM)

Bio coming soon!

Sheroo Mukhtiar, President & CEO

IM Houston

Sheroo Mukhtiar is the President and CEO of IM Houston, bringing over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector across four states and seven community-based organizations. Her extensive experience has honed her expertise in strategic growth and transformational impact. Sheroo’s innovative vision and dedication to empowering others guide her in IM Houston’s mission of serving vulnerable populations and fostering interfaith collaboration. Sheroo earned a Master of Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and a Bachelor of Social Work from India and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Social Work from the University of Houston. She completed Leadership Houston, Class 34 and the American Leadership Forum, Class 48 among other leadership programs. Sheroo serves on the board of the Indo-American Political Action Committee of Greater Houston (IAPAC) and is a member of the Texas Executive Women.

Ali Al Sudani, Chief Programs Officer

IM Houston

Ali Al Sudani is the Chief Programs Officer of IM Houston. His background is in training, engineering, process improvement and project management. Al Sudani was born and raised in Iraq. After he graduated from college, Al Sudani worked with different organizations in Iraq and Jordan as a trainer, translator and leading workshops on democracy and conflict resolution. In 2009, he applied to resettle in the United States as a refugee. Al Sudani was greeted by a team member from Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston when he arrived, and two months after arriving in the United States, he took a position as a case worker at Interfaith Ministries. Now as the Chief Programs Officer, he managed the Meals on Wheels program, which serves more than 5,000 seniors and adults with disabilities every weekday. He enjoys the community service, program development and fundraising aspects of the organization’s work.

Virginia Gonzalez, Executive Director

Katy Christian Ministries (KCM)

With a distinguished career spanning over 17 years in the nonprofit sector and extensive expertise in both civil and criminal justice systems, Ms. Gonzalez brings a wealth of experience and a fresh vision to KCM. As part of her leadership philosophy, Ms. Gonzalez advocates for a servant leadership model that prioritizes transparency, professional growth, support, and recognition for all stakeholders. Ms. Gonzalez holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and has demonstrated excellence in key areas such as victim advocacy, organizational restructuring, fundraising strategies, community engagement initiatives, and grant management. Her extensive skill set aligns perfectly with KCM’s mission to transform lives through God’s grace and the generosity of the community.

Deysi Crespo, Executive Director

Main Street Ministries 

Deysi Crespo, MSW is the Executive Director of Main Street Ministries (MSM). Her focus is aligned with the mission of transforming lives with an emphasis on alleviating poverty, addressing food insecurity, and providing immediate long-term crisis interventions. In 2012, she earned her master’s degree from University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work with a Clinical Concentration and obtained a Specialization in Trabajo Social, working with Latino communities. After being involved with Katy Christian Ministries in various roles since 2007, Deysi became Executive Director in 2014. Under her leadership, Katy Christian Ministries has become a trauma-informed care agency, achieved the top 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator and has received other valuable recognitions and accreditations from GuideStar, Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston, and the Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability. She was proud to join Main Street Ministries as their Executive Director in 2024.

Renae Johnson, CEO

My Brother’s Keeper Outreach Center

Renae Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer at My Brother’s Keeper Outreach Center. She has held this position since she founded the organization just over 25 years ago. Johnson attended Penn State University and later graduated from the International Christian Institute School of Ministry in 1997. Johnson’s background in ministry and her deep reliance in her faith are the pillars she used to establish the organization that has now come to be a pioneer in relieving food insecurity in the Houston area. My Brother’s Keeper Outreach Center assists more than 40,000 households annually through various avenues such as: food assistance, financial assistance, counselling, school supplies, Thanksgiving meals and Christmas toys.

Nadine M. Scamp, President & CEO

Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM)

Allison Booker-Brooks is the Chief Program Officer at Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM). With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, program development, and community advocacy, Scamp brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for social services NAM. She has dedicated her career to creating and expanding programs that build hope, healing, and purpose for individuals and families, with a particular emphasis on community stability and resiliency. Scamp holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s in Social Workfrom the University of Houston. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals and has served on several local and statewide boards and committees, including the Network of Behavioral Health Providers Board of Directors, the Houston/Harris County Office of Drug Policy Task Force, and the Community Engagement Advisory Board for Baylor College of Medicine/University of Houston’s Consortium for Translational and Precision Health.

Allison Booker-Brooks, Chief Program Officer

Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM)

Allison Booker-Brooks is the Chief Program Officer at Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM). She is responsible for all client service delivery at NAM. Booker-Brooks’ qualifications include leadership positions at the YWCA of Houston and United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast.  She is a native Houstonian who has been doing social work the majority of her working life.  She has worked with foster children, adoptive parents, young adults, and seniors.

Val Senegal, Executive Director

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Val Senegal is the Executive Director for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Amy Corron, President & CEO

Wesley Community Center

Amy Corron is the President and CEO of Wesley Community Center. Before joining Wesley in 2013, Corron worked at United Way of Greater Houston for 22 years in the Community Impact area. She was instrumental in launching United Way THRIVE, a collaborative effort to help hard-working, lower income individuals achieve financial stability through workforce training, financial coaching, and access to safe financial products. She also worked as an investment banking analyst for 7 years. Amy is very passionate about helping people gain the skills they need to become self-sufficient and build their own safety net.