Empowering Houston Together: Partnering for Community Impact
Join team members, Andrea Mayes and Courtney Grymonprez, from Greater Houston Community Foundation as they share the power of collaborative, innovative, philanthropy to create a community where everyone can thrive and contribute. Take a deeper dive into the issue areas that the Rotary Club supports by exploring relevant data from Understanding Houston, a regional indicators initiative. By centering our attention on people, service, and community, participants will learn about pressing challenges in our community, the Foundation’s commitment to being a philanthropic partner, and how we can come together to create a lasting impact in our community.
ABOUT ANDREA MAYES
Andrea Mayes leads the business development programs and initiatives for Greater Houston Community Foundation, primarily focusing on the stewardship of relationships with professional advisors. Andrea brings diverse nonprofit and corporate experience to the team and is a problem solver with an unyielding commitment and passion for tackling complex issues. Andrea earned a BS degree in Journalism with an emphasis in Strategic Communications from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. When Andrea is not helping donors, you can find her mentoring young married couples, on an outdoor adventure with her family, or at a dance or gymnastics competition with her three kids.
ABOUT COURTNEY GRYMONPREZ
Courtney Grymonprez leads the administration of over 50 scholarship programs at Greater Houston Community. Since receiving her BA from Baylor University and her MA from the University of Chicago, Courtney’s professional career has focused on helping students access higher education. Prior to joining the Foundation in 2017, she worked with students across the country as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions for Radford University. When Courtney is not assisting donors and students, she enjoys traveling, trying cuisines from around the world, practicing yoga, and training for races such as the Houston Marathon.