Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Maximilian Kolbe Foundation—a Texas nonprofit corporation—provides essential governance and stewardship to ensure our mission of neurodivergent excellence.
Board Composition
The Board of Directors is organized by classification per the Articles of Incorporation, ensuring diverse perspectives and specialized oversight for the Foundation's mission.
Officers
Shannon Caldwell
Chairperson
Gloria Carlos
Vice Chairperson
Jackie Zarate
Secretary
Prabu Parthasarathy
Treasurer
Trustees at Large
- W. Brian Little
- Gina Seyl
- Elsa Rocha
- Edna Suarez
Student Representative
Jonathan Caldwell
Non-Voting Representative
Board Officers: Responsibilities & Duties
The officers of the Board of Directors provide essential leadership and strategic oversight to ensure the Maximilian Kolbe Foundation fulfills its mission of neurodivergent excellence through effective governance and stewardship.
Chairperson
The Chairperson serves as the principal officer of the corporation, providing strategic leadership and presiding over all meetings of the Board of Directors. They are responsible for ensuring the Board fulfills its governance responsibilities and acts as the primary liaison between the Board and executive leadership.
Vice Chairperson
The Vice Chairperson supports the Chairperson in all duties and maintains readiness to assume the leadership role in the event of the Chairperson's absence or incapacity. They may also be assigned specific oversight roles for standing committees or strategic projects that enhance the Foundation’s governance capacity.
Secretary
The Secretary is the custodian of the corporation’s records, ensuring that minutes of all meetings are accurately recorded and safely stored. They are responsible for providing formal notice of Board meetings and certifying official documents as required by law and the Foundation’s foundational bylaws.
Treasurer
The Treasurer oversees the financial stewardship of the Foundation, including the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial reports for the Board’s review. They ensure that appropriate financial controls are maintained and coordinate any required audits to guarantee fiduciary transparency.