OUR STORY
Our journey stretches nearly 30 years, from our beginnings rescuing HIV-positive children from Romanian orphanages, to our work today helping students break the cycle of intergenerational incarceration. Throughout our history, we have sought out sustainable solutions for the problems trauma can inflect on children.
Today we are proud to be able to help the next generation of students who have a parent in prison beat the odds right here in Houston.
OUR LEADERSHIP
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VICE CHAIR, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
CHAILLE
HUTCHESON
VICE CHAIR, INTERNAL AFFARIS
CONOR
JOHNSTON
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ALVAREZ & MARSAL
Jamie
Ballard
COMMUNITY BANK LENDER II, SVP
VERITEX BANK
sharon
mills
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
TREASURY SALES
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
CHRIS CARMOUCHE
BOARD OF DIRECTOR
ALLEGIANCE BANK
JACKIE
GRANT
SR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT MANAGER
MD ANDERSON
BENJAMIN
BERG
FOUNDER & CEO
BERG HOSPITALITY GROUP
nicholas
florescu
CEO & PRESIDENT
KUBIS INTERACTIVE, INC.
Stuart
Ford
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
ALLEGIANCE BANK
Jacquelyn
rex
ATTORNEY
SMYZER KAPLAN & VESELKA, L.L.P.
DARRELL
ROSENTHAL
SENIOR VP, WEALTH MANAGEMENT
UBS
SYDNEY
SCOTT
PARTNER
SMYSER KAPLAN & VESELKA, L.L.P.
JAYNE
JOHNSTON
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
JENNIFER
MCSORLEY
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEAD OF MCT PHYSICAL OIL OPERATIONS,AMERICAS
MACQUAIRE GROUP LIMITED
Letitia
Quinones
OWNER & FOUNDING ATTORNEY,
QUINONES & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
STAFF
dWAYNE BENNETT
Dwayne brings more than 25 years of knowledge in the non-profit and governmental sectors with extensive experience in fundraising, board governance, marketing, and management. He enjoys exercising, fishing, and spending time with family.
sHIRVONTI G. KELLER
Ms. Von brings a variety of experience, including in the oil & gas industry, but most notably spearheading the Community Problem Oriented Policing program for the Harris County Sherriff's office. While not at work she enjoys painting and spending time with family.
mARIA eLISA rODRIGUEZ
PROGRAM & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Maria began working with COCI as their Program and Development VISTA through Americorps. Her skills lie in the visual arts as well as E-commerce Digital Marketing. While not at work she enjoys playing soccer, cooking, and gardening.
SR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROJECT MANAGER
MANAGING DIRECTOR
ALVAREZ & MARSAL
MACQUARIE GROUP LIMITE
OUR FINANCIALS
SR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER
COCI funds its work through corporations, foundations, community leaders, and individuals who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of these vulnerable children. Follow the GuideStar link to review our latest IRS filings.
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ARE YOU A RUNNER? SWIMMER? CYCLIST? WALKER?
One of the best ways to get involved in our mission is to take part in an event and raise money for our mission. Through our partner, Reason2Race, you can sign up for scheduled events or plan your own. Learn more about Team COCI opportunities through R2R at the button below.
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thank you to our supporters
Edward D. and Anna Mitchell Family Foundation . The Fant Foundation
Vivian L. Smith Foundation . The Charity Guild of Catholic Women
