Our Team
Dr. Melita Garza, Chair
(BOARD)Dr. Melita Garza is an Associate Professor of Journalism at the Texas Christian University. She teaches journalism history, business journalism, diversity and the media, and…
Rose Ann Meredith, Vice-Chair
(Board Member)Rose Ann earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Tarrant County College and graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington Magna Cum Laude with…
Debbie Ursini, Treasurer
(Board)Debbie Ursini has worked in schools throughout the area as an art instructor for 15-plus years. She is also an accomplished artist. Her work shows…
Stephanie Walker, Secretary
(Board)Stephanie Walker, Investor Relations Specialist, Colonial Savings Stephanie is a highly self-motivated individual with 11-plus years of experience in the financial industry including operations, new business,…
Katrina Haley, Member
(Board)Katrina earned a BS in Biology from the University of North Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas with a MBA. Katrina…
Diane Blakley, Website and Social Media
(Website & Social Media )Diane has worked in print and web design since 1996. Her clients include small businesses, artists and non-profits. She enjoys working with her clients to…
Carolyn West, Founder and Executive Director
(Staff)Carolyn has been the executive director of the Thank You Darlin’ Foundation since 2004. She brings 25-plus years of experience to this position. Under her…
Tresa Alvarado, Teaching Artist
(Staff)Tresa wrote her first poem at the tender age of six years old. This was the way she learned to express herself, not only on…
Steven Novy, Teaching Artist
(Staff)Steve is a young-at- heart senior who’s also a dad of two grown boys. He retired from the Keller Independent School District as an elementary…
Lynn Lewis, Teaching Artist
(Staff)Lynn graduated high school in Atlanta, Texas and received a B.S. degree in Biology from North Texas State University. She is a past president of…
Tammy Gomez, Teaching Artist
(Staff)Tammy Gomez, a 2007 Texas medal of Arts award nominee, is a spoken word and multimedia performer who is recognized for her cutting edge performance…
