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

Ana Martinez Chief Executive Officer
Ana joined The Arc of Texas on October 2014. She brings a wealth of experience to her role as the Chief Executive Officer having worked more than 27 years in the non-profit sector. She has more than 30 years of professional experience in all aspects of accounting functions and executive level management including fiscal management of federal, state and local funding; creation of operating reserve funds; establishing accounting systems and software conversion; and extensive audit experience. Prior to The Arc of Texas, Ana held executive level positions with various nonprofit local organizations including Any Baby Can, Texas Health Institute, Easter Seals-Central Texas, Caritas of Austin, Skillpoint Alliance, Youth Advocacy, and Texans War on Drugs. Most recently, she served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Texas Tribune.   Ana is also an active volunteer in her community. She served as Board Treasurer of Camp Fire Balcones Council and Forklift DanceWorks.   Ana is married to Sergio Martinez and has two daughters, Sami and Sarah.
- amartinez@thearcoftexas.org
- 512-454-6694 ext. 7730

Master Pooled Trust

Colette Bonstead Master Pooled Trust Enrollment Specialist
Colette reports to the Master Pooled Trust Manager and is primarily responsible for assisting the Trust Manager and Coordinators in administering all aspects of the program. Colette is also responsible for providing support to the Trust Manager on all other aspects of the program including marketing, evaluation, coordinating committee meetings and input, and general operations of the trust.
- cbonstead@thearcoftexas.org
- 512-454-6694 ext. 7734

Advocacy

Programs

Development

Michaelanne Hurst Director – Leadership & Legacy
Michaelanne is the Director of The Arc's Annual Leadership & Legacy Awards Event. She comes to The Arc with 25+ years experience in the non-profit sector serving as Executive Director, Chief Development Officer and Director of Meetings and Conventions. She is responsible for the planning, marketing strategies, and implementation of this year's Leadership and Legacy Awards Event.
- michaelanne@thearcoftexas.org
- 512-922-1648

Administration

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
Lettitia McPherson, Vice President
Nancy Lepley, Treasurer
Debbie Wilkes, Secretary

Board Directors

Belinda Carlton
Katrina C. Coffman
Steve Enders
Allison Fischer
Gary R. Hidalgo
Mel Hocker, Texas Advocates President
Michelle Howard-Herbein, M.S.W., Local Chapter Representative
David Horton
Ivy Zwicker

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