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
- Rachel HanoverDeputy Director of Espero Rutland, Housing Services
Board of Directors
- Ben Sullivan
- Carolyn Moore
- Curtis W. Johnson, Jr.
- Jed Buie
- Jeff Ervin
- Monica Crowley
- Paxton Pederson
- Robert Hernandez
- Shaun Moore
- Vanessa Davila
- Mike Haggerty – Emeritus
- Lori Freedman – Board Chair
- Richard Glen Johnson, Jr.
- Thuy Nguyen
- Raquel Valdez Sanchez
- John Trube
- Chris Whitt
Community Advisory Board
- Caprice Nyen
- Desmond Lawler
- Dimple Malhorta
- Jerry Valdez
- Jesse Kipp
- John Dixon
- Matt Homiller
- Memi Cardenas
- Shirley Sheffield
- Sonia Altamirano
- Tim Crowley
- Tucker Villareal
- Lew Aldridge
- Paige Amstutz
- Beau Armstrong
- John Brindley
- Gaines Bagby
- Ed Bailey
- Violet Bell
- Nancy Bulhon
- Amber Carden
- Rep. John Cyrier
- David Dunham
- Gary Farmer
- Sherrie Frachtman
- Theresa Garza
- Harvey Giblin
- Laura Gottesman
- Sean Greenberg
- Jenny Gregorcyk
- Joe Holt
- David Jabour
- Bobby JenkinsCo-Chair 2021-2022
- Joe Lea
- Mike Levy
- Laurie Logue
- Luke Martinez
- Dan Matheson
- Tom MichelCo-Chair 2021-2022
- Alan Nirenberg
- Eddie Safady
- David Sheldon
- Ben Sullivan
- Rodney & Gail Susholtz
- Tim Taylor
- Mark Thompson
- Powell Thompson
- Matt Whelan
- Dr. Mary Yancy
- Howard Yancy