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.
2025 Board of Directors
Professor of history and associate dean for administrative affairs at Texas Tech University, Lubbock
Professor of history and associate dean for undergraduate studies at the University of Houston, Houston
Professor of anthropology and dean of the College of Liberal Arts (emeritus) at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Author, filmmaker, and University Distinguished Scholar at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Barbara White Stuart Centennial Professor in Texas History at The University of Texas at Austin
Professor of political science and dean of the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg
Associate professor of English and digital humanities scholar at Texas A&M University, College Station
Gladys Louise Fox Professor of English and director of the Medical Humanities Research Institute at Rice University, Houston
*Gubernatorial appointee
Humanities Texas board meeting in the Julius and Suzan Glickman Room at the Byrne-Reed House in October 2011.
From left to right: Board members Monica Perales, Larry D. Carver, Leslie D. Blanton, Chase Untermeyer, and Nancy Cain Marcus.
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.
From left to right: Board members Shirlene Bridgewater, Larry D. Carver, and Albert S. Broussard at a reception.
Reception at the Byrne-Reed House for a lecture by former NEH Chairman Bruce Cole.