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Connect with Summerhouse

Meet our team, see our special moments, and schedule a visit!

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Connect with Summerhouse

Meet our team, see our special moments, and schedule a visit!

Meet the Summerhouse Team

These are the folks who make it happen day in and day out.

We love the lives that are improved in our program, and we love the people who help accomplish it all! From the staff, and board of directors to our great volunteers, our team works hard to provide an awesome program for our young adults. Feel free to connect with our staff if you have any questions. We are here to serve!

Meet the Summerhouse Team

These are the folks who make it happen day in and day out.

We love the lives that are improved in our program, and we love the people who help accomplish it all! From the staff, and board of directors to our great volunteers, our team works hard to provide an awesome program for our young adults. Feel free to connect with our staff if you have any questions. We are here to serve!

Executive Staff

Michelle Howard-Herbein CEO Executive Director

Michelle Howard-Herbein

CEO/Executive Director

Michelle@SummerhouseHouston.org
AngieCrutchfield Program Director

Angela Crutchfield

Program Director

Angela@SummerhouseHouston.org
Meg Maradiago Assistant Program Director

Megan Maradiago

COO/Assistant Program Director

Megan@SummerhouseHouston.org
KimberlyMiller Community

Kimberly Miller

Community Relations Director

Kimberly@SummerhouseHouston.org
MelissaToombsSupported EmploymentSpecialist

Melissa Walsh

Employment Director

Melissa@SummerhouseHouston.org

Program Associates

Elizabeth Salcido program associate

Elizabeth Salcido

Program Associate

Elizabeth@SummerhouseHouston.org
Jessica Wine program associate-media support

Jessica Wine

Program Associate/Administrative Support

Jessica@SummerhouseHouston.org
MackenzieLairdprogramasst

Mackenzie Laird

Program Associate/Social Media

Mackenzie@SummerhouseHouston.org
LeahChristian program assistant

Leah Christian

Supported Employment Specialist

Leah@SummerhouseHouston.org
Christy Florvil-Supported Employment Specialist

Christy Florvil

Supported Employment Specialist

Erika Alonso Summerhouse

Erika Alonso

Supported Employment Specialist

Raquel Dorsey-Job Coach

Raquel Dorsey

Job Coach

Direct Service Professionals

Claire Pena Program Assistant

Claire Pena

Direct Service Professional

claire@summerhousehouston.org
Drew Swain – Summerhouse Direct Service Professional

Drew Swain

Direct Service Professional

drew@summerhousehouston.org
Jaccie Mendoza Program Assistant

Jaccie Mendoza

Direct Service Professional

jacqueline@summerhousehouston.org
JoyeArdrey-min

Joye Ardrey

Direct Service Professional

jacqueline@summerhousehouston.org
Nadine Heffernan Program Assistant

Nadine Heffernan

Community Relations Associate

nadine@SummerhouseHouston.org
Katie Trowbridge

Katie Trowbridge

Direct Service Professional

katie@SummerhouseHouston.org
AshleyGalvan

Ashley Galvan

Direct Service Professional

JenniferKeane

Jennifer Keane

Direct Service Professional

PeterMcGeorge

Peter McGeorge

Direct Service Professional

Founder

Donna Fruge – Summerhouse Houston-min

Donna Fruge’

Founder

Donna@SummerhouseHouston.org

Our Board of Directors

Connor Wigington

Connor Wiginton

Board President

Executive Director J.P. Morgan Chase

Keith Botley Summerhouse Houston

Keith Botley

Board Treasurer

VP, Strategy Implementation and Modernization Low Carbon Solutions of BP America

Mary Jane Williams -min

Mary Jane Williams

Board Secretary

Executive Director, Family to Family Network

Dr. Becky Shermis

Dr. Becky Shermis

Board Member

Executive Coach & Senior Career Management Consultant, Right Management

Mimi Blomberg

Mimi Blomberg

Board Member

Junior League liaison

Jason Beesinger

Jason Beesinger

Board Member

Senior Associate, Joyce + McFarland, LLP

Jared Grodin

Jared Grodin

Board Member

Partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth

Eleazar Lara Summerhouse Board Member

Eleazar Lara

Board Member

Senior Manager, PwC US Tax LLP

Swing for Summerhouse 2023

Groundbreaking 2023

Masquerade Carnival 2023

Putting on the Glitz 2022