We are excited to welcome our newest United to Learn Board of Directors and Advisory Council members. The 2024-2025 Board leadership team includes Chair Ben Leal, Treasurer Liz Martin, and Secretary Laura Whitley. Drexell Owusu and Karen Pollock will Co-Chair the Advisory Council.
New Board of Director Members include:
- Renda Mathew, Dallas Market President, Truist
- Anne Wicks, Don Evans Family Managing Director, Opportunity and Democracy, George W. Bush Institute
New Advisory Council Members include:
- Victoria Brown, Principal, Element Advisors
- Rev. Robin Hinkle, Associate for Mission & Outreach, St. Michaels & All Angels
- Dr. Laura Leathers, Eugene McDermott Head of School, The Hockaday School
- Mark Ramirez Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Dallas ISD
- Dr. Tanya Shelton Ed.D., Associate Superintendent, Dallas ISD
- Jarrad Toussant, Senior VP of Education and Worforce, Dallas Regional Chamber
You can read Jeanne Prejean’s story on the My Sweet Charity blog: United to Learn Adds Two Board Members and Six Advisory Council Members Plus New Board Officers.
See our full Board of Directors and Advisory Council slates here.

