Advisory Council & Campaign Cabinet

The Advisory Council spreads awareness of and advocates for YES Prep’s mission while building an enduring legacy of philanthropy. Through strategic engagement opportunities, this group of like-minded individuals participate in several events throughout the year in support of YES Prep. This includes Advisory Council events, major fundraising events, and significant school events such as Senior Signing Day.

Ann Vaughan, Chair

Julie and Drew Alexander

John Arnold

Karen Arnold

Chris Brown

Janet Clark

Andy Drake

Luis Elizondo-Thomson

Barbara and Michael Gamson

Claire and Joe Greenberg

Debra and Mark Gregg

Lori and Chip Johnson 

Dr. Sippi and Ajay Khurana

Carla Knobloch

Linda and Carl Kuhnen

Ryan McCord

Elizabeth and Greer Pagan

Tami and Lee Pearson

Doug Perley

Cathryn and Doug Selman

Richard Vaughan

Dr. Ann Ziker

Leading Houston Forward is an $80 million philanthropic initiative to build YES Prep’s elementary schools, add 10,000 high quality seats, and strengthen our results to serve 23,000 students by 2024. If you would like to learn more about this campaign, please click here. 

Laura and John Arnold, Honorary Campaign Chairs

Joe Greenberg, Campaign Chair

Michael Gamson

Ajay Khurana

Carla Knobloch

Stuart Stedman