Board & Councils - Child Advocates of Fort Bend
Board & Councils

Board of Directors

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a diverse group of 30 business and civic leaders representing a variety of professional sectors, geographical regions, ages, genders and ethnicities.  Our Directors share a passion for impacting the lives of abused and neglected children in our community.  We are fortunate that every year, 100% of our Board Directors make a financial contribution. They are also actively involved in outreach and ambassadorship as well as serving as CASA and CAC Volunteers.

  • Jill Curtis, President
  • Bruce Longaker, Vice President
  • David Lanagan, Secretary
  • Jim McClellan, Treasurer
  • Jim Lockwood, Parliamentarian
  • Eileen Akerson, Past President
  • Farha Ahmed
  • Dr. Mary Aitken
  • Dr. Betty Baitland
  • Cynthia Barratt
  • Brigit Engleman
  • Carrie Fix
  • Joe Freudenberger
  • Valerie Golden
  • Narmin Kermally
  • Rhonda Kuykendall
  • Matthew Martin
  • Ruthanne Mefford
  • Marcelo Moacyr
  • Irfan Motiwala
  • Mike Nelson
  • Apurva Parikh
  • Nancy Olson
  • Elexa Orange-Allen
  • Carlos Perez
  • Darrell Roth
  • Pat Somers
  • Lynne Spiwak
  • Patti Tuma
  • Tricia Turner
  • Shiroz Virani

 

CAC Advisory Council

In addition to our Board, Child Advocates of Fort Bend is supported by three advisory councils. The CAC Advisory Council provides program guidance and expertise.  Their members are subject matter experts ranging from attorneys, law enforcement officers, medical providers, child welfare specialists, school superintendents and administrators, placement agencies and community representatives.  They meet monthly to advise on programming, community outreach, outcomes measurement, and the legislative and legal issues impacting our cases.

  • Jeff Craig, Chair
  • Alex Hunt, Vice Chair
  • Vita Goodell, Secretary
  • Farha Ahmed
  • Mary Aitken
  • Jill Curtis
  • J Noe Diaz
  • Kyle Dobbs
  • Sheriff Eric Fagan
  • Henry Garcia
  • Kristy Gutierrez
  • Dr. Karen Gollaher
  • Brandon Harris
  • Alex Hunt
  • Ruthanne Mefford
  • Chinnu Meher-Homji
  • Afshi Charania Merchant
  • District Attorney Brian Middleton
  • Zeenat Mitha
  • Melissa Munoz
  • Mark Poland
  • Jamie Reyna
  • David Rider
  • Cherise Roberts
  • Marc Smith
  • Bridgette Smith-Lawson
  • Jeanne Wallace
  • Jheri Walters
  • Jarita Wharton
  • Christie Whitbeck
  • Jonathan White

Volunteer Council

Volunteer Council is comprised of ten tenured volunteers representing both our CAC and CASA programs.  Members meet monthly and serve at least one year.  The Council serves as a link between our staff and volunteers to facilitate communication and provide volunteer mentorship and support.  They participate in our quarterly New Volunteer Trainings and at the New Volunteer Swearing-In Ceremonies and Luncheons.

  • Nancy Dale, Chair
  • Donna Anderson
  • Kathy Eyring
  • Carrie Fix
  • Debbie Hanks
  • Alexis Jackson
  • Chinnu Meher-Homji
  • Deann Reuff
  • Kathy Roos
  • Julia Saller
  • Lynne Spiwak
  • Sheri Walters

Friends of Child Advocates of Fort Bend

Friends Council is an auxiliary group dedicated to direct assistance to the children we serve. Friends Council raises funds through annual membership ($50/year) and currently has approximately 100 members. Friends membership form

  • Pat Somers, President
  • Alexis Jackson, Treasurer
  • Lynn Halford
  • Jessica Kij
  • Joyce Levine
  • Sue Lockwood
  • Judy Maddison
  • Lisa Moore
  • Daisy Ohnimus
  • Karen Shaw
CAFB adheres to a strict Zero Tolerance for Child Abuse Policy in our practices and operations.