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Project Row Houses Announces Election of Board of Directors, Officers

Houston nonprofit elects new leadership at a time of continued growth

HOUSTON – November 4, 2019 – Today, Project Row Houses (PRH) announced the election of their 2019 Board of Directors and officers. The board members and officers will support the nonprofit organization with its strategic planning and annual operations.

Newly elected members to the Board of Directors include:

  • Nory Angel, Executive Director and CEO of To Educate All Children (TEACH);

  • Rasheca Barrow, CRA Investments Program Manager, Vice President of BBVA USA;

  • Lynn Henson, Planner Manager at the City of Houston, Planning & Development Department, Community and Regional Planning Division;

  • Phillip Pyle II, Visual Artist, Graphic Designer, and Photographer;

  • Anita Webber Smith, Owner of Webb Design Interiors; and

  • Asmara Tekle, J.D., Professor of Law at Texas Southern University.

“We are excited to welcome new additions to the Board of Directors, as well as our re-elected officers to our Board of Directors. The addition of their talent, perspectives and experience coupled with their commitment to social practice and equitable community development will greatly benefit in supporting the mission, vision, and values of PRH,” said Eureka Gilkey, Executive Director of PRH.

Re-elected officers include: Devaron Yates (President), Nina Oakes (Vice President); Elwyn Lee (Secretary); James V. Derrick (Assistant Secretary); Andrew Speckhard (Treasurer); and Aarti Garehgrat (Assistant Treasurer).

Board member and officer headshots are available here. Courtesy of Project Row Houses.

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