Hopeful Future Forum 2008 ... [ Jan. 24, 2008 ]


United Way of Williamson County Board Chair Rick McKelvey (VP of Institutional Advancement at Southwestern University Georgetown) reminding the audience of UWWC's "Vision for a Hopeful Future".

Georgetown Mayor Gary Nelon providing insight about the Mayoral Summit at UWWC (Jan. 22, 2008).

Lead facilitators Jetta Todaro and Colette Knisely, from Edge of Your Seat Consulting, strategizing about the day ahead.

Katie Ryan, community impact director at United Way of Williamson County, getting excited with the group about all of the great work they produced throughout the day.

Pamela Benson-Owens, owner of Edge of Your Seat Consulting, inspiring the crowd to be involved in the ongoing work of community change that the Hopeful Future Forum was intended to begin.

(L-R) Jan Williams, director of Extended School Enrichments Programs at Georgetown ISD; Lori Frasco, director of programs at The Caring Place; and Jerri Jones, executive director of the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center.

Kirsten Lynch, UWWC board member and Leander City council member; and Rick McKelvey, UWWC board chair.

Barbara Brightwell, Georgetown Community Resource Center board member; and Tamara Hudgins, executive director for the Chisholm Trail Community Foundation.

Jennifer Edwards, CPO of United Way of Williamson County; and Katie Ryan, community impact director at United Way of Williamson County.

Lori Scott, executive director of the Round Rock Area Serving Center; and Jeff Andresen, CEO of YMCA of Greater Williamson County.

(L-R) John Evans, counseling behavioral specialist at Florence ISD); Reed Stone, vice president of First Texas Bank and UWWC board secretary; and Amy Hajdu, health initiatives coordinator at American Cancer Society enjoy lunch catered by Red Poppy Café.

(L-R) Vaughn O’Neal, program coordinator for Safe Schools Health Students, Round Rock ISD; Gyl Wadge, director of public health information for Williamson County and Cities Health District; and Melanie Martinez, family care director at Texas Baptist Children’s Home.

(L-R) Susan Eason, executive director of The Arc of the Capital Area; Jennifer Edwards, CPO at UWWC; and Derrick Chubbs, executive director of The American Red Cross of Central Texas.

(L-R) Sondra Lehmann, community engagement coordinator at The Caring Place; Gene Davenport, executive director for The Georgetown Project; Don Loving, executive director of The Caring Place; and Jen Rodosta, director of grants and communication at Lone Star Circle of Care.

United Way of Williamson County CPO Jennifer Edwards announcing the Advancing Excellence Award created in honor of the late Janet Engvall McTigue.

United Way of Williamson County staff members Katie Ryan, community impact director, and Ramona Urbanek, office manager.