Dr. Holly Foster (she/her) is a Professor of Sociology & Chancellor EDGES Fellow at Texas A&M University as well as a Visiting Scholar at the American Bar Foundation in 25-26. She has worked at Texas A&M for 21 years, and teaches courses on criminology, gender and crime, a graduate course on crime, punishment, and the...
Sarah is an experienced educator, advocate, and community leader with a deep commitment to strengthening families and expanding opportunity for children. She has spent her career in public education as a middle and high school teacher, instructional leader, and mentor to new educators, with a focus on literacy, student growth, and building supportive learning environments....
President
Marty Loeber became involved with Women’s Storybook Project as a donor after reading an article in The Federalist about the project. He was drawn to the idea of helping to make a difference in the lives...
Fabiana Ruiz Fabiana Meléndez Ruiz is a Venezuelan-American communications expert and CEO of Refuerzo Collaborative, a Latina-owned agency nurturing the stories that reinforce community. She co-founded the agency in 2023 to better serve Spanish-speaking communities and create meaningful campaigns. Fabiana’s work spans across nonprofits, tech, and media, earning media mentions for clients in outlets like...
Amanda Simpson is a seasoned corrections professional with over 16 years of dedicated service in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Currently serving as the Senior Warden at the Ellen Halbert Unit in Burnet, Texas since May 2024, she is passionate about fostering safe, effective environments for rehabilitation and promoting the well-being of both staff...
Vice President/Program Committee Chair
Lisa Holleran is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. Prior to her work in academia, Lisa worked directly with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault...
Whitney Franks newly assigned board member. Worked on Texas prison facilities where Women’s Storybook Project was conducted and easily realized the importance of the bond this nurtured between mother and child.
Retired Senior Warden from Texas Department of Criminal Justice. She has a BA in Social and Criminal Justice and a MS in Criminal Justice.
Whitney Franks newly assigned board member. Worked on Texas prison facilities where Women’s Storybook Project was conducted and easily realized the importance of the bond this nurtured between mother and child.
Retired Senior Warden from Texas Department of Criminal Justice. She has a BA in Social and Criminal Justice and a MS in Criminal Justice.
