FOUNDER | PRESIDENT

Dr. Tracy White is a national keynote speaker, and an educational change agent dedicated to creating equitable learning opportunities for over 30 years. With decades of experience in curriculum development, professional development, and strategic planning and leadership, she has spearheaded local and state-wide initiatives that drive deep systemic change. Dr. White’s work bridges research to practice, empowering educators, families, and strategic partners to support lifelong learning for all.

VICE PRESIDENT

For the past 18 years, Dr. Kimberly Agnew Borders has led school turnaround work in some of Houston’s most underserved communities including Northside, Third Ward, Acres Homes, and North Forest.  From 2020-2023, she served as Chief Programs Officer at Collaborative for Children.  She is currently President and CEO of Early Solution Houston, a non-profit organization that focuses on intergenerational learning for the parents of children 0-5 years of age and their children.

SECRETARY

Dr. Lindsey Pollock, former public magnate school principal, has consulted with schools across the United States and has been an international speaker and consultant to organizations both nationally and internationally. She continues to serve on local, state and national non-profit boards including Montessori for Social Justice, the American Montessori Society ‘s Regional Action Commission, Texas Advocacy and Education for Montessori (TEAM). Currently, Dr. Pollock serves as Provost of the College of Education for Sarasota University.

CHAIR OF ADVANCEMENT

Stacy Bynes is a leader in marketing, media, and business development and is strongly committed to education. A graduate of the Dan Rather School of Communications at Sam Houston State University, she has held key roles at KHOU-TV, creating and managing television campaigns, and Southern Living Magazine, developing regional partnerships. Currently, she is the publisher of community magazines with Best Version Media, helping connect businesses and residents across the greater Houston MSA.

AUDIT CHAIR

Phillip Henry is a Financial Advisor at SmartWealth, a financial services firm based in Orlando, Florida. He has over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, including time as a mutual fund trader for Bank of New York Mellon. Phillip is also active in his community and serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations, including IDignity and Crave of Florida. Phillip is passionate about helping underserved populations and assisting those with a leg-up over a hand-out.

FINANCE CHAIR

Dr. Danette Maldonado has over 30 years of education experience.  She is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. She has served as a school principal, coordinator for residential treatment centers, professional school counselor, school district director of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Department, and school director of multilingual programs.

EDUCATION CHAIR

Stephen Mehlo brings over 16 years of experience in education technology, data analytics, and consulting, with a career rooted in both classroom practice and executive leadership. His service began as a classroom math teacher and spans serving as a school board member, Professionally, Stephen has held leadership roles at Scholastic and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where he built and scaled data systems, dashboards, and business intelligence services to support school districts and state education agencies nationwide.