Christopher Hill, a former career diplomat, served as lead negotiator for the United States in the six-party talks on the North Korean nuclear issue between 2005 and 2009. In a…

David Bomford, chair of conservation and Audrey Jones Beck Curator in the department of European art at the MFAH, led the creation of the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for…

Shellye Arnold, president and CEO of Memorial Park Conservancy, will discuss the implementation of the Ten-Year Plan, its completed projects, such as the Clay Family Eastern Glades, its current projects,…

Mary Anne Piacentini, President and Chief Executive Officer, Katy Prairie Conservancy, coordinates the Conservancy’s land protection programs and conservation assistance to private landowners, establishes community partnerships and relationships with diverse…

Renee Bumpus is the Sr. Director of Wildlife Conservation Programs for the Houston Zoo where she guides and enhances over 30 international and local wildlife conservation partnerships.  She began her…

Kyle Shelton is the director of strategic partnerships at Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research, where he leads research on urban development, transportation, and placemaking, as well as on…

Bill Arning received a B.A. in art history from New York University and a M.A. in art history from Tufts University while serving as exhibitions coordinator at the List Art…

Trevor Boffone is a Houston-based scholar, educator, writer, dramaturg, and producer. He is a member of the National Steering Committee for the Latinx Theatre Commons and the founder of the 50 Playwrights…

Eileen J. Morris, is a director, actress and educator. She worked closely with the founder of The Ensemble Theatre, George W. Hawkins, from 1982 until his death in 1990. As artistic…

Kenn McLaughlin joined Stages Theatre in 2001 as managing director and has served as artistic director since 2006.Under Kenn's leadership, Stages has strengthened its commitment to sustainable innovation through projects…