Board Members

So grateful to these community members for being a part of VELA's Board of Directors. Learn more about joining our Board.

Alex Cantu

Board Chair

Surge Institute

Jaq Diaz

Board Vice Chair

Google

Timmie Bui

Board Treasurer

Capital Delivery Services, City of Austin

Alisyn Diaz

Board Secretary

Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas

Isabel Cobo

Board Member

Any Baby Can

Dr. Michelle Gallas

Board Member

Dell Medical School & CommUnity Care

Ana Acosta

Board Member

IDEA Public Schools

Farah Tary

Board Member

Dell Technologies

In Memory of Cathy McHorse:

Our VELA community was heartbroken by the sudden passing of Cathy McHorse, a beloved member of our Board of Directors and a lifelong champion for children and families.

At VELA, Cathy brought not only her leadership and expertise, but her whole heart. She believed deeply in our mission and showed up in ways big and small. That was Cathy: a leader, an advocate, and a helper in the truest sense. We are deeply grateful for Cathy’s service, her friendship, and the lasting impact she made on VELA and on families across our community. We miss her dearly and continue to carry her memory with deep gratitude.