Meet the Staff

HCC Foundation staff members are deeply committed to our mission and are happy to hear from others who share their enthusiasm or would like to learn more about supporting Houston-area students. 

HCC Foundation
3100 Main, Suite 12B12, MC 1148
Houston, Texas 77002
General Line: 713-718-8595
Fax Number: 713-718-8631

Please send general questions to: info@hccsfoundation.org

Scholarship Support
info@hccsfoundation.org

 

 

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Karen L. Schmidt, M.B.A., CFRE
President
713-718-8494

 

 

Kay Whitt
Executive Assistant to the President 

713-718-8551

 

Araceli

 

Araceli Alvarez, B.B.A.
Foundation Accountant 
713-718-8494

 

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Jill Assir, M.B.A., CFRE
Development Director 
713-718-5951

Areas of Service: Academics, Chancellors Office, 

Entrepreneurial Initiatives, Northwest College, Work Based Learning & Industry Partnerships 

Centers of Excellence: Academics, Engineering, Media, Visual & Performing Arts    

 

 

Vacant
Board Services Program Assistant 

 

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Felicia Brooks, M.B.A.
Stewardship Manager
713-718-8491

 

Stephen De La O

 

Stephen De La O, B.C.S.

Accounting Specialist 
713-718-8488

 

 

 

Aresa Gipson 

Annual Giving Program Assistant  

713-718-8595 

 

 

Will Horton 

Development Director 

Areas of Service: Coleman College, Online College, Southeast College Centers of Excellence:  Business, Education Professions, Health Sciences, Material Science & Smart Manufacturing

713-718-5138 

 

Sophia Lopez
Scholarship 
Program Assistant

713-718-5056

 

 

 

Claudia Martinez

Donor Database Coordinator 

713-718-8598

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Andreia Moreno

Donor Database Specialist 

713-718-8559

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Simonne Muhammed, B.B.A.
Scholarship Coordinator

713-718-2008

Kristina Perez, M.Ed.
Development Director

713-718-8253

Areas of Service: Adult Education, Counseling, Instructional Innovation & Digital Strategy, Southwest College, Workforce Programs 

Centers of Excellence: Digital & Information Technology

 

Cydney H. Peters, M.Ed., GPC
Annual Giving Director

713-718-5032 

Areas of Service: Campaigns, Events, and Appeals 

Affinity Groups, Annual Faculty Staff Campaign, Annual HCCF Gala, Career Services, Conferences, Just Giving Appeals

 

Erin Prestage

 

Erin D. Prestage

Marketing & Communications Manager
713-718-7557

 

Linda olson

Dr. Lynnette Redd
Director of
Development
713-718-6087

Areas of Service: Automotive, Construction, Consumer Arts & Sciences, Global Energy, Public Safety

Centers of Excellence: Central College, Northeast College, VAST Academy, Veteran Affairs

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Sylvia Romero
Board Services Coordinator

713-718-8492

 

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Alexus Rutherford
Board Services Program Assistant

713-718-7447

 

       

 

Minerva Tamez 
Graphic Designer 

713-718-2678

 

 

 

 

Malinda Wooten 

Advancement Services Manager

713-718-6202

 

 

 

Vacant 

Prospect Researcher 

 

 

Coordinator, Alumni Relations & Retirees Association

© 2011 HCC Foundation

3100 Main, Suite 12B12, MC 1148, Houston, Texas 77002
Phone: 713-718-8595 | Fax: 713-718-8631