Leadership
Dr. Ann Barnes
President and Chief Executive Officer
Shao-Chee Sim, PhD, MPA
Executive Vice President for Health Policy, Research & Strategic Partnerships
Michael T. Walsh, Jr.
Vice President for Grants
Zahyrah Blakeney
Vice President for Community Engagement
832-658-2672
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Zahyrah is responsible for investigating and evaluating grant proposals and supporting Foundation initiatives through soliciting proposals, conducting due diligence, maintaining communications with stakeholders, and project management related to grantmaking.
Susybelle Gosslee
Chief Administrative Officer
Brian Sasser
Chief Communications Officer
C.J. Eisenbarth Hager
Assistant Vice President for Innovation & Integration
832-807-2589
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C.J. provides leadership, planning, and management of research projects in support of the Research Division’s goal of providing timely and relevant data and research to inform EHF’s work.
Staff
Loretta Aldape
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, Ann Barnes
832-807-2568
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Loretta supports the President in administrative areas.
Sheryl Barmasse
Administrative Specialist
832-807-2588
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Sheryl provides administrative support for the President’s Office and is responsible for regular communication with the Board.
April Barnes
Director of Grants Management
832-807-2573
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April is responsible for overseeing the online grantmaking system and integrating its work with other EHF departments, and for monitoring all other grants management functions to ensure the overall high quality of all grants processes.
Willie Bennett
Senior Congregational Engagement Officer
832-807-2590
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Willie is responsible for developing and implementing EHF’s collaborative work with the congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
Troy Bush-DiDonato
Senior Community Engagement Officer
832-807-2563
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Troy implements EHF’s community engagement strategy through training and capacity building with community partners, grant partners and congregations.
Dale Dodds
Director of Finance
832-658-2664
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Dale assists with matters relating to the finances of the Foundation.
Jimmy Donelson III
Grants Manager
832-807-2577
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Jimmy manages EHF’s grants portfolio and oversees the grants management cycles.
Anne Eisner
Administrative Assistant, Engagement
832-658-2600
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Anne supports the Engagement team in administrative areas.
Claire Elestwani
Graphic/Data Visualization Designer
832-658-2606
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Claire creates and oversees data visualization, graphics, illustrations, and other design work across all of EHF’s divisions and initiatives.
Tanweer Kaleemullah
Director of Policy & Research
832-807-2579
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Tanweer is responsible for investigating and evaluating grant proposals and supporting Foundation initiatives through soliciting proposals, conducting due diligence, maintaining communications with stakeholders, and project management related to grantmaking.
Cindy Lucia
Senior Program Officer
832-658-2663
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Cindy is responsible for investigating and evaluating grant proposals and supporting Foundation initiatives through soliciting proposals, conducting due diligence, maintaining communications with stakeholders, and project management related to grantmaking.
Briana Martin
Research & Evaluation Associate
832-658-2665
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Briana provides project management and oversight of assignments in support of the Research and Evaluation projects.
Lisa Mendoza
Grants Database Coordinator
832-807-2574
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Lisa is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of EHF’s grants database. In accordance with grant guidelines, she processes applicants’ inquiries regarding the online application process.
Jennifer Mineo, DrPH, LMSW
Director of Evaluation
832-658-2671
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Jennifer provides leadership, planning, and management of evaluation projects in support of the Research Division’s goal of providing timely and relevant data and research to inform EHF’s work.
Eric Moen
Senior Congregational Engagement Officer
832-807-2582
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Eric is responsible for developing and implementing EHF’s collaborative work with the congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
Roosevelt Neely
Community Partnerships Officer
832-658-2604
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Roosevelt is responsible for developing and implementing EHF’s capacity building strategies for strengthening community health.
Christy Serrano
Program Officer
832-807-2572
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Christy is responsible for investigating and evaluating grant proposals and supporting Foundation initiatives through soliciting proposals, conducting due diligence, maintaining communications with stakeholders, and project management related to grantmaking.
Laura Thewalt
Executive Assistant, Business and Communications
832-807-2578
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Laura supports the Business and Communication teams in administrative areas.
Melodee Toles
Congregational Engagement Officer & Equity Co-Lead
832-658-2662
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Melodee supports EHF’s collaborative work with congregations by developing resource materials and communications, and provides project management for the Congregational Engagement team.
Kirstie Valverde
Research Coordinator, Research and Evaluation
832-658-2672
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Kirstie provides administrative support the Research and Evaluation team.
Amy Willa
Research & Evaluation Associate
832-658-2566
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Amy provides project management and oversight of assignments in support of the Research and Evaluation projects.
Aerial Williams
Administrative Assistant, Grants
832-807-2587
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Aerial supports the Grants team in administrative areas.