The leaders of Caritas of Austin are passionate about preventing and ending homelessness in Greater Austin. They lead our organization with humility, dedication, and a commitment to excellence.
Caritas of Austin Leadership Team
Jo Kathryn QuinnPresident and Chief Executive Officer
T.J. OwensChief Operations Officer
Lauren PortleyChief Development Officer
Adelita WinchesterChief Programs Officer
Caritas of Austin Deputy Directors
Christina AllenDeputy Director of Partnerships & Collaborations
Mayra Lopez GutierrezDeputy Director, Housing and Integrated Services
Sydney SmithDeputy Director, Development
Board of Directors
- Aashish Kapadia
- Ben Sullivan
- Carolyn Moore
- Curtis W. Johnson, Jr.
- Emmy Goss
- Jed Buie
- Jeff Ervin
- Michele Guzmán
- Robert Hernandez
- Shaun Moore
- Vanessa Davila
- Veronica Blacklock
- Mike Haggerty – Emeritus
- Lori Freedman – Board Chair
- Barry Lovelace
- Raquel Valdez Sanchez
- John Trube
- Chris Whitt
Community Advisory Board
- Caprice Nyen
- Desmond Lawler
- Dimple Malhorta
- Jerry Valdez
- Jesse Kipp
- John Dixon
- Memi Cardenas
- Tim Crowley
- Tucker Villareal
- Lew Aldridge
- Paige Amstutz
- Beau Armstrong
- John Brindley
- Gaines Bagby
- Violet Bell
- Sherrie Frachtman
- Theresa Garza
- Harvey Giblin
- Jenny Gregorcyk
- Joe Holt
- David Jabour
- Joe Lea
- Mike Levy
- Luke Martinez
- Dan Matheson
- Troy West
- Alan Nirenberg
- Eddie Safady
- David Sheldon
- Ben Sullivan
- Rodney & Gail Susholtz
- Tim Taylor
- Powell Thompson
- Matt Whelan
- Dr. Mary Yancy
- Howard Yancy
