press, awards + speaking engagements
in the news
Houston Chronicle | City plan to expand affordable housing will rely on land trust, subsidies
Salud America! | Jorge Olvera Fights Food Swamps with Community Gardens
Narcity | Houston Is Having A Massive & Free Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
CityLab | A Party to Bring the East Houston Community Together
East End Houston | 5th Annual Magnolia Park Dia de los Muertos Block Party Returns November 2
awards + recognitions
2 x 2025 Webby Awards
Brand: Meow Wolf Radio Tave
Webby Winner, AI, Immersive & Games/ Arts, Fashion & Culture 2025
People’s Voice Winner, AI, Immersive & Games/ Arts, Fashion & Culture 2025
4 x 2023 AMA Houston Crystal Awards
Brand: Space Center Houston
Best Organization Rebrand
Best Brand Guidelines
Best Public Display - Fixed
Best Website - Nonprofit
additional recognitions
2025 University of Houston Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies Table Talk Luncheon Conversationalist
Race Equity Leadership and Research Collective, 2022-2023 Ukombozi Fellow
philanthropic service
Small Places
Board Member, 2022-Present
Vice Chair of the Board, 2022-2024
Mason Park Conservancy
Board Member, 2025-Present
Chair, Marketing Committee
associations + certifications
International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (ICCES) Autism and Sensory Awareness
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP)
Human Performance Accelerator Lab (HPAL) Increasing Your Leadership Effectiveness
CITI Program Social-Behavioral-Educational Researchers Certification
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Houston Training 4 Trainers Program Completion
