Staff - The Arc of Texas

Working at The Arc of Texas is more than just a job for many of our staff. We work hard to make a difference in the lives of more than 500,000 Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc of Texas staff work hand-in-hand with our many volunteer members to fulfill The Arc’s mission throughout the state.

Staff

Board

Leadership

Jennifer Martinez Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Texas, Jennifer Martinez is invested in promoting the vision of The Arc of Texas through the creation of innovative policy recommendations and building on the strong partnerships that exist with self-advocates, as well as state and federal agencies. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the non-profit sector. She began her career with The Arc of Texas over a decade ago as a Program Coordinator for the Texas Microboards Program. Her relationship with The Arc of Texas continued as a Board Member beginning in the fall of 2017. Previously, she served as the Director of Operations and System Management in the Office of Mental Health Coordination. She has guided workforce, housing and jail diversion policy at the state level and has worked with stakeholders and agency leadership on the Behavioral Health Advisory Committee (BHAC), Parity Workgroup, and Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council (SBHCC) to move legislative recommendations forward. Additionally, she served as the Liaison to the SBHCC and the Team Lead for the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver in the Legacy Texas Department of State Health Services Mental Health and Substance Abuse Division. She earned a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Ethics from St. Edward’s University and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Texas A&M University.
Haley Greer, J.D. Director of Master Pooled Trust
Haley manages The Arc of Texas Master Pooled Trust, a trust fund that provides people with disabilities an ongoing source of money for supplemental wants and needs. Haley is responsible for assisting families in establishing trust accounts, keeping up with current Medicaid regulations, approving and reporting trust disbursements, communicating with attorneys, judges and the bank about trust issues and educating local Arc chapters and other interested groups about the benefits of the trust.
- hgreer@thearcoftexas.org
- 512-454-6694 ext. 7735
Dori Yeater Director of Programs & Initiatives
As the Director of Programs and Initiatives for The Arc of Texas, Dori is responsible for contributing to the organization’s growth and visibility through logistical and operational support of our programs and events. She is a non-profit leadership and fundraising professional with extensive event management experience spending the last decade with the American Diabetes Association. In her personal time she enjoys socializing, nature, sports, live music, and cooking.
- dyeater@thearcoftexas.org
- 512-454-6694 ext. 7727

Master Pooled Trust

Delight
Delight is originally from Oregon and graduated guide dog school from Guide Dogs for the Blind. She is a hard worker who is eager to please. In her spare time she enjoys playing with her toys, eating ice, and wrestling with her sisters.

Advocacy

Development

Andy Driscoll Manager of Programs & Projects
Andy is the Manager of Programs & Projects for The Arc of Texas, and is responsible for the communications and outreach initiatives contributing to the organization’s growth and visibility. Andy comes to Austin by way of Philadelphia, and is a graduate of the University of Alabama. His personal interests include sports, dogs, and great food.
- adriscoll@thearcoftexas.org
- 512-454-6694 ext. 7755

Operations

The committed members on our Board of Directors are primarily parents and family members of people with disabilities. They have experienced firsthand both the challenges and the triumphs associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their personal stake in The Arc’s mission provides our volunteers, members, and professional staff with wisdom, inspiration, and guidance.

Board Officers

Terri Schonfeld, President
Gary Hidalgo, President Elect
John W. Caldwell, Jr., Treasurer
Debbie Wilkes, Secretary

Board Directors

Melisa McNeil, Local Chapter Representative
James Meadours, Texas Advocates President
Veronica Ayala
Nancy Lepley
Julie Ross
Alison Gentry
Maggie Suter
Dr. James Marroquin
Dr. Michael Garcia

Learn about serving on our Board of Directors and submit a board member application today! Get involved!