Board of Directors

The Humanities Texas Board of Directors formulates policy, approves programs and projects, reviews grant applications, participates in fundraising, and promotes organizational activities. With the exception of six members appointed by the Governor of Texas, the volunteer board is self-perpetuating and fills vacancies through an open nominations process. Directors are selected for knowledge of or involvement in the humanities. In electing individuals to serve, Humanities Texas strives for geographical and ethnic representation and for balance between the academic and public spheres.


2024 Board of Directors

Author, filmmaker, and University Distinguished Scholar at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Civic leader, Fort Worth
Professor of history and associate dean for administrative affairs at Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Civic leader, Houston
Civic leader, Amarillo
Teacher, 2009 Humanities Texas Outstanding Teaching Award winner, Houston
Chief development officer at 6Stones Mission Network, Hurst
Legislative director of Parents and Allies for Remarkable Texans, Huntsville
Anesthesiologist and civic leader, Houston
Professor of political science and dean of the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg
Professor of English and dean of the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences at Southern Methodist University, Dallas
Associate professor of English and digital humanities scholar at Texas A&M University, College Station
Professor of anthropology and dean of the College of Liberal Arts (emeritus) at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Professor of English and chair of the English department at The University of Texas at Austin
Retired educator and civic leader, Houston
DEI&B program manager at Lyra Health, Austin
Retired educator and civic leader, Harlingen
President of Labatt Food Service, San Antonio
Civic leader, Tyler
Businesswoman and civic leader, Longview
Businesswoman and civic leader, Fort Worth
Executive director of Permian Road Safety Coalition and civic leader, Midland
Professor of history and associate dean for undergraduate studies at the University of Houston, Houston
Retired educator and civic leader, San Antonio
President of El Paso Community College, El Paso
Professor of history at The University of Texas at Austin
Photographer and civic leader, Dallas


*Gubernatorial appointee

Board meeting, fall 2011
Humanities Texas board meeting in the Julius and Suzan Glickman Room at the Byrne-Reed House in October 2011.
Board members, fall 2011
From left to right: Board members Monica Perales, Larry D. Carver, Leslie D. Blanton, Chase Untermeyer, and Nancy Cain Marcus.
Executive committee, fall 2011
Executive Director Michael L. Gillette (center) with executive committee members (left to right) Michael L. Klein, Mary L. Volcansek, Julius Glickman, and Catherine L. Robb.
Bridgewater, Carver, Broussard, fall 2011
From left to right: Board members Shirlene Bridgewater, Larry D. Carver, and Albert S. Broussard at a reception.
Board reception, fall 2011
Reception at the Byrne-Reed House for a lecture by former NEH Chairman Bruce Cole.