Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Houston-Galveston

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Alisann Schweiker, President & CEO

Community Assistance Center (CAC)

Alisann Schweiker is the Chief Executive Officer of Community Assistance Center (CAC). She has more than 15 years of leadership experience in organizational growth, community engagement, strategic planning, operational management, and partnership development. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to building collaborative teams, fostering meaningful community relationships, and creating sustainable strategies that strengthen organizations and the people they serve. As CEO, Ms. Schweiker is focused on enhancing programs, expanding community partnerships, and strengthening operational excellence to ensure the organization continues to meet the evolving needs of Montgomery County residents.

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).

Ms. Moore 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. Ms. Moore has spent most of her career working in faith-based non-profit organizations. She 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. Ms. Moore 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. Ms. Moore 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. Ms. 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)

Leiza Whitecotton serves as Executive Director of Interfaith Caring Ministries (ICM). She has more than two decades of experience in client services, strategic leadership, and program development. Before entering the nonprofit sector, Ms. Whitecotton spent more than ten years at a global television company, honing her skills in team leadership, operational management, and strategic execution. She joined Interfaith Caring Ministries in 2020 as Director of Client Services and was promoted to Executive Director in 2024 in recognition of her strong program outcomes, collaborative leadership, and ability to guide organizational growth. Ms. Whitecotton holds a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and a diploma in Marketing from the University of Nuevo Mundo in Mexico City and brings a unique blend of creative problem-solving and strategic planning to her work in nonprofit development. She also earned two professional certifications from Rice University: Nonprofit Finance and the Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives (LINE), further strengthening her expertise in nonprofit management, financial stewardship, and organizational leadership.

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. Ms. Mukhtiar innovative vision and dedication to empowering others guide her in IM Houston’s mission of serving vulnerable populations and fostering interfaith collaboration. Ms. Mukhtiar 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. Ms. Mukhtiar 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. Mr. Al Sudani was born and raised in Iraq. After he graduated from college, Mr. 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. Mr. Al Sudani was greeted by a team member from IM Houston when he arrived, and two months after arriving in the United States, he took a position as a case worker at IM Houston. 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.

Kyle Strickland, Executive Director

Katy Christian Ministries (KCM)

Kyle Strickland is the Executive Director of Katy Christian Ministries (KCM). Mr. Strickland is a proven leader in faith-based services and, as an ordained minister, most recently served as a pastor and senior staff leader at the First Colony Church of Christ in Sugar Land, Texas, driving organizational stewardship and vision for one of the region’s largest churches. His deep impact also spans state lines; in Memphis, Tennessee, he successfully launched and spearheaded a major regional social service nonprofit, breaking through tough civic and economic barriers to expand crucial support networks alongside community partners. His heart for people extends directly into the classroom. For more than two decades, he has championed the next generation as an educator at Arkansas State University, Houston Christian University, and Houston City College. He holds degrees from Harding University and Arkansas State University.

Esmeralda Reyes, Interim Executive Director

Main Street Ministries 

Esmeralda Reyes has faithfully served at Main Street Ministries for nearly 10 years, demonstrating unwavering commitment to our mission and the families they serve. Ms. Reyes brings deep institutional knowledge, strong relationships within the community, and a servant’s heart to this role. Ms. Reyes is honored and humbled to lead during this transition and is committed to continuing the work with the same excitement, dedication, excellence, and unity that define our ministry.

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. Ms. Johnson attended Penn State University and later graduated from the International Christian Institute School of Ministry in 1997. Ms. 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)

Nadine M. Scamp is the President & CEO at Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM). With over two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership, program development, and community advocacy, Ms. 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. Ms. Scamp holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s in Social Work from 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. Ms. 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. She brings two decades of experience working with local and national nonprofit organizations that address disparities and serve vulnerable populations, namely the University of Houston: Research Centers in Minority Institutions, Hearts of Hope: Sexual Trauma Center, United Way, National Area Health Education Centers, Junior League, and Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Her determination and persistence have illuminated countless communities and secured help for several families to overcome disasters across east Harris County. Ms. Senegal’s leadership philosophy is grounded in strong values and ethical principles. She believes success is embodied by a life aligned with purpose, a commitment to excellence, and delivering high-quality services. Ms. Senegal earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a master’s degree in adult education from Northwestern State University. In 2024, she received an executive leadership certification from Rice University’s Glasscock School of Continuing Studies.

Amy Corron, President & CEO

Wesley Community Center

Amy Corron is the President and CEO of Wesley Community Center. Before joining Wesley in 2013, Ms. 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. Ms. Corron is very passionate about helping people gain the skills they need to become self-sufficient and build their own safety net.