Itzel Gutierrez

Itzel led Girlstart After School as a member of the STEM CREW team in 2011-2013, working directly with girls in advancing their acumen, interest, and confidence in STEM. She has also been a part of our Girlstart Summer Camp ‘to Go’ team, leading summer camp in 6 states in 2012, 2013, and 2014. After earning her BA in Urban Studies and Geography from UT-Austin, she joined Girlstart full time as a program coordinator. Itzel ensures the consistency, fidelity, and success of Girlstart’s programs outside Central Texas, and plans for Girlstart’s future replication in new communities.

The Team

Meet the Staff

Nicole Genovese
Development Officer for Strategic Expansion & Growth
Tamara Hudgins
Executive Director
Jodi Hayes
Accounting Manager
Katelyn Wamsted
Director of Programs
Meera V. Angus
Corporate, Foundation, and Social Communities Manager
Kara Torbert
Program Assistant
Ellen Quigley
Houston Program Coordinator
Casey Hatfield
Development Assistant
Sarah Harris
Evaluation Manager
Itzel Gutierrez
Program Coordinator
Katie Fisher
After School Coordinator
Kristi A. Eschberger
After School Coordinator
Sharlym Aquino Gil
Director of Volunteers & Community Relations
Julie Shannan
Deputy Director