Community Partners
Collaborating with our community partners strengthens our mission by expanding our
reach and deepening
our impact across the communities we serve. These collaborations allow us to share
resources, expertise,
and culturally relevant support that helps families build healthier, more resilient
lifestyles. Together, we
advance our goal of promoting long‑term health, wellness, and empowerment.
BECOME A PARTNER
We are always looking to build meaningful collaborations. If you are interested in becoming a partner, please fill out this form to get started.
“It was an amazing experience and I am so grateful for everything you do to help make
our seasoned
(seniors) older adults help maintain a healthier lifestyle and giving them amazing
ways to do
that your program is outstanding and very blessed that we can all be a part of it.”
– Community Partner Testimonial
Advisory Board
Stephanie Kellam | Ed.D., M.S.
Stephanie Kellam, Ed.D., M.S., is an accomplished and respected wellness leader with a passion and commitment to making lasting and positive health impacts to all communities and its citizens. She has been recognized for building and strengthening collaborative and effective relationships and is adept at anticipating stakeholder needs, and developing potential solutions and forums for discussion.
Jorge Olvera | MSW
Jorge Olvera, MSW, Director of Diversity Outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association, Houston, and SE Texas. Jorge works with vulnerable populations, specializing in community health and senior services. Jorge has served in various non-profit boards and committees in the Houston area. Currently he leads the DEI efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association to increase the reach of services to the LGBT, African American and Hispanic population. He holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Houston.
Monica D. Thompson | Ed. D.
Dr. Monica D. Thompson serves as the Executive Director of University Career Services at the University of Houston, where she is deeply committed to guiding all students toward career pathways aligned with their academic goals. With a forward-looking approach, Dr. Thompson dedicates time beyond her formal responsibilities to educate first-generation students about career opportunities in high-demand, underrepresented industries—particularly within the health and energy sectors.
Tracy Ledoux | Ph.D.
Tracey Ledoux is an Associate Professor of Nutrition and Community Health in the Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston. Dr. Ledoux is a Registered Dietitian, a Licensed Psychologist, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and her research focuses on understanding, preventing, and treating overeating behaviors in the early family unit.
Gonzalo Murillo | B.S. Health Education and Health Promotion
Gonzalo Murillo has been working in the healthcare field since 1999. He graduated from the University of Houston with bachelor’s degree in science, Health Education and Health Promotion, with a minor in Psychology. He has worked as a Health Educator in both areas, the academic and clinical setting. He has worked with multi-culture communities within the Harris County providing health education services.
Ryan Boyce | MPH, CBES
Ryan Boyce has over 18 years in wellness related fields at the university level, corporate level, and now non-profit. Vocation Specialty areas: Fitness professional (Trainer/wellness professional lead), Ergonomics (injury Prevention and health and productivity lead), Health and Safety lead.