Andrea has over 15 years of experience working on health and behavioral health issues in both the public and nonprofit sectors. Prior to joining the Meadows Institute, Andrea was the Executive Director of the Network…
Claudia has 25 years of experience in educational leadership and instruction. During her tenure with KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program), she founded and led two elementary schools, developed teachers, and led workshops for educators and…
David has nearly 20 years of public health experience designing and evaluating programs that advance health equity and reduce health disparities in marginalized and vulnerable populations. With significant leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, state and…
Jenn has over 20 years of experience in nonprofits and higher education. In her last role, she was the Senior Project Manager for the SB11 Programs at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston. …
Katy comes to the Meadows Institute with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector where she has worked in philanthropy, communications, program management, leadership development, and fundraising. Prior to joining the Institute, she…
Quianta Moore, MD, JD, is the Executive Director of The Hackett Center for Mental Health. Her work with the Center is focused on creating transformative change by leveraging the resources, skill, and policy expertise of…
Gary Blau, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who served as Executive Director of The Hackett Center for Mental Health from September 2019 – November 2021. After two highly successful years of growing The Hackett…
Emily has supported multiple projects, including the Be Well, Be Connected program, a SAMHSA-funded System of Care grant that works with youth experiencing bipolar or first episode psychosis in the Houston area, helping to create…
Katie is a Licensed Master Social Worker who has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 10 years, with a focus on improving outcomes for those who are impacted by socioeconomic inequities and social justice…
Katie is a Licensed Master Social Worker who has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 10 years, with a focus on improving outcomes for those who are impacted by socioeconomic inequities and social justice for children and youth.
At The Hackett Center for Mental Health, Katie supports projects in the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, including the Be Well, Be Connected program, a SAMHSA-funded System of Care grant that is focused on improving the lives of youth who have serious mental health conditions. She also supports work to expand mental health services and supports in schools, serves as a supervisor and mentor for interns and future mental health leaders, and assists in expanding the reach and engagement of The Hackett Center in the community.
Prior to joining The Hackett Center, Katie lived in Denver where she was the Director of Communications and Engagement at A+ Colorado, a research and advocacy nonprofit organization working to improve education for students throughout Colorado. Katie completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Houston. As part of the program, her internships focused on public policy, education, and community outreach. While attending school, Katie was the Associate Director of Development at Children At Risk, a research and advocacy nonprofit in Texas. While completing her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Texas Tech University, Katie volunteered with youth who were at-risk which influenced her career trajectory. She was a mentor as part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for over 4 years and enjoys working with community programs to advance policies that will improve the lives of children and families.
In her evenings, Katie is an adjunct professor at the University of Houston – Downtown teaching graduate courses focused on Nonprofit Management. Katie’s self-care involves a lot of yoga, trivia and crossword puzzles, and being outdoors with her husband Bryce, daughter Nell, and two dogs.
