Whitney Wakefield
As our Accountant, Whitney plays a key role in managing the foundation’s day-to-day financial and accounting operations. Her previous work across professional services, nonprofit, and healthcare environments has shaped a balanced, adaptable approach to supporting strong financial practices. Guided by passion and purpose, Whitney is thrilled to return to work that directly supports a mission …
Bree Miller
Bree Miller serves as Programs and Strategy Associate, where she supports the implementation of the foundation’s strategic vision to connect every Texas student to a postsecondary credential. With a professional background spanning data analytics and strategic support, Bree has navigated the complexities of the entire education continuum—from K-12 and higher education to workforce integration. Driven …
Dr. Andrea Robledo
Dr. Andrea Robledo is a student success champion with over 20 years of experience transforming higher education. As a Programs & Strategy Officer at Greater Texas Foundation, she works at the intersection of higher education and philanthropy, building the diverse partnerships and learning frameworks necessary to ensure every Texas student has a path to postsecondary …
Chris Woodruff
Chris is the Learning and Evaluation Officer at Greater Texas Foundation, leading efforts to facilitate data-driven decision making and ensure the foundation’s philanthropic investments have a measurable impact on postsecondary education outcomes. Chris joined the foundation in 2017 following eight years of work in nonprofit and higher education fundraising, partnership building, and grant-funded program management. His …
Tessa Pennington
As Project Associate, Tessa fills multiple roles on the Programs & Strategy team. Her primary responsibility is identifying new grantmaking opportunities that are aligned with the foundation’s strategic plan in support of its mission to help more Texas students have access to and success in postsecondary education. She is also responsible for the maintenance of …
Carol Miller
As Director of Grants Management, Carol guides the administrative heartbeat of the foundation’s grantmaking. She oversees the full grant lifecycle with a steady, thoughtful approach, ensuring that every step is efficient, compliant, and aligned with the foundation’s mission. Her work strengthens systems, supports staff, and helps create a smoother experience for grantees and colleagues alike. …
Leslie Gurrola
As Vice President of Programs & Strategy, Leslie is responsible for implementing the foundation’s strategic plan to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete a postsecondary credential. Leslie has served the foundation in multiple roles, including as the foundation’s first project associate and the foundation’s first strategy manager. The work …
Amber Bass
Amber joined the foundation in January 2008, but her service to the organization began in 2001 as an employee of Greater Texas Foundation’s former subsidiary organizations. As Chief Financial Officer, Amber is responsible for the financial operations of the foundation, including the oversight of the investment portfolio, student loan portfolio, and grant disbursements. Specific duties …
Erin Arnold
Erin joined Greater Texas Foundation in January 2008. She began her career at the foundation as an Accountant for 8 years before being promoted to Senior Accountant, a role she held for 7 years. In February 2025, Erin was promoted to Manager of Accounting, where she oversaw the foundation’s financial and accounting functions, including financial …
Nancy Mader
Nancy joined the Greater Texas Foundation team in December 2019. As Office Manager, she does a bit of everything to keep the foundation’s operations running smoothly. Nancy’s background of property management, office management, bookkeeping, and event planning make her well-suited for this work. Born and raised in West Texas, a lot of her adult life was …