AssistHers

Board of Directors

	President Name: Lynn Schwartzenburg Position on board: VP Data and Research, previously VP of Finance for 2 years Other organizations: Caring Critters Email: contact@AssistHers.org
	Executive Vice President Name: Stephanie A. McClain Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio Position on board: Executive Vice President Real life job: Custom Picture Framer Other organizations: Have been a member of AssistHers since the first training class Have served on the board as Treasurer, EVP, and President Have been on 5 teams Have been active with UnCommon Legacy Have worked on silent auction for Black Tie Dinner of Houston
	Secretary Name: Renee Tappe Birthplace: Silver Spring, MD Position on board: Secretary Real life job: Educational Diagnostician (M. Ed.) Email: contact@assisthers.com
	Vice President of Finance Name: Becky Earle Birthplace: Riverside, CA Position on board: Newly elected VP of Finance Real life job: retired Email: contact@assisthers.com
	Vice President of Education Name: Lavita Marks Birthplace: Houston,TX Position on board: Newly elected VP of Education Other organizations: Texas Road Rascals Email: contact@assisthers.com
	Vice President Client Services Name: Eva D. Geer Birthplace: Beaumont, Texas Position on board: Vice President Client Services Real life job: Attorney Email: contact@assisthers.com
	Vice President of Volunteer Services Name: Kris McGarvey Birthplace: Eau Claire, PA Position on board: Volunteer Services Real life job: Analytical Technologist, Dow Chemical Other organizations: Gays, Lesbians and Allies at Dow Email: krismcgarvey@gmail.com
	Vice President of Data and Research TBA
	Vice President of Outreach Name: Stephanie "Steph" Peacock Birthplace: San Francisco, CA Position on board: VP of Outreach Real life job: Assistant Marketing Manager for North American division of Ayurvedic herbal supplement company based in Bangalore, India. Other organizations: Active in Houston's LGBT community since 1998. Freelance marketing consultant for belly dance group and TCM practitioner. Former member and eternal supporter of Krewe of Olympus Texas, Inc. Hobbies: Weekly history lessons from my Dad; spoiling my niece and nephew; educating others about the benefits of Complimentary Alternative Medicine; sharing hookah with friends; supporting our local belly dancers. Email: sapeacock13@yahoo.com
	Vice President of Public Relations Name: Marisol "Sol" Lara Birthplace: Cartagena, Colombia Position on board: V.P. Public Relations, alert media and community of upcoming events and fund raisers. Real life job: Office Administrator for a group of 4 pediatric surgeons in private practice in the Houston Medical Center. B.S. in Psychology. Certified M.A., X-ray tech. & ECG Tech. Other organizations: Montrose Softball League & Houston Women's Softball League. Email: sunbak@aol.com
	Vice President of Facilitators Name: Theresa "Terri" Riha, LCSW Birthplace: Houston, TX Position on board: VP Facilitators - board position for 4 years. Assist in monthly meeting to run care team circles. Real life job: Clinical Social Worker Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Email: contact@assisthers.com
	Treasurer Name: Kathy Vanderpool Birthplace: Riverside, CA Position on board: Newly elected Treasurer Real life job: Audit Manager for a Mortgage Insurance Co. Email: kaynkat12@sbcglobal.net
	At Large - KeepHers Name: Margaret Thibodeaux Position on board: At Large - KeepHers Email: contact@assisthers.com
	At Large Name: Nancy Wintle Birthplace: Wayne, New Jersey Position on board: At Large - Assist Board and Committee members in fundraising & Volunteer Appreciation. Official Event Photographer for AssistHers. Real life job: 24 years in the Awards Industry. Currently, and for the past 9 years, Operations Manager for large awards distributing company at their Houston facility. Other organizations: Active in Houston's GLBT community since 1991 Band Aide for The Houston Pride Band Member of The Beltway Believers AssistHers Volunteer since December 2001 Email: Trophygal9@aol.com
	At Large Name: Karen Morry Birthplace: Santa Cruz, Bolivia Position on board: Newly Elected At Large Real life job: Office manager, Realtor and mother of two Hobbies: Spending time with my family, traveling, meet new people Email: contact@assisthers.com