Advisory Council

The YES Prep Advisory Council is a dedicated group of supporters who are passionate about our mission: empowering all Houston students to succeed in college and lead lives full of opportunity. Council members play a vital role in advancing this mission by deepening community engagement, promoting awareness, and championing philanthropy. Through strategic involvement, Council members participate in community gatherings, fundraising events, and key milestones, such as Senior Signing Day, while helping amplify YES Prep’s impact across Houston and beyond.

Julie and Drew Alexander

John Arnold

Karen Arnold

Leslie and Jack Blanton

Chris Brown

Janet Clark

Melanie and Bob Edwards

Luis Elizondo-Thomson

Ana Escalona and Rodrigo Amaré

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

Harvey Michaels

Elizabeth and Greer Pagan

Tami and Lee Pearson

Doug Perley

Lawrence Schanzmeyer

Cathryn and Doug Selman

Rev. Leslie Smith II and Dr. Monica Simmons-Smith

Karen Stallings

Margaret Vaughan Cox

Ann and Richard Vaughan

Dr. Ann Ziker