The Arc of Texas Team - The Arc of Texas

Working at The Arc 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
Kyle Piccola Director of Public Policy & Advocacy
Kyle directs all public policy efforts for The Arc of Texas. He plans, organizes and directs the implementation of The Arc’s governmental affairs and advocacy efforts to advance its mission and policy positions at the state and federal level. Kyle also represents The Arc of Texas before volunteers, local chapters, elected officials, state agency staff and other policy makers. In addition, Kyle works to support and coordinate volunteers to facilitate their involvement in advocacy activities and networks with allied organizations and coalitions to advance high priority issues that impact persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- kpiccola@thearcoftexas.org
- 1-800-252-9729 ext. 7732

Ginger Mayeaux, MSSW Director of Community Advocacy
Ginger Mayeaux has years of experience working with self-advocates, families, and other stakeholders on advocacy and systems change. She has a Master's of Science in Social Work and completed the basic and advanced Midwest Academy on Community Organizing trainings. Ginger creates public education and awareness materials and conducts training on policy issues and effective advocacy strategy. She collaborates with diverse partners and works with the Texas legislature and state agency staff to promote The Arc of Texas’ priorities. She assists local chapters and communities to organize around issues they choose and provides advocacy support for Texans with I/DD, their families, and other stakeholders, so they can speak out for themselves.
- gmayeaux@thearcoftexas.org
- 1-800-252-9729 ext. 7746

Master Pooled Trust

Truffle
Truffle is originally from California 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 rolling on her back, tail scratches and lots of pets.

Advocacy

Development

Mary Rochford Communications Manager
As Communications Manager, Mary is responsible for all external communications for the Arc of Texas. Mary is known for her creative strategy and optimism, a natural community-builder dedicated to highlighting the voices and insight of people in the intellectual/developmental disability community. You can keep up daily with The Arc of Texas' community involvement by following @TheArcOfTexas.

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
Nancy Lepley, Vice President
Gary Hidalgo, Treasurer
Debbie Wilkes, Secretary

Board Directors

James Meadours, Texas Advocates President
Melisa McNeil., Local Chapter Representative
John W. Caldwell Jr.
Steve Enders
Lettitia McPherson
Julie Ross
Maggie Suter
Ivy Zwicker

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