Leadership
Empowering Survivors through Experienced Leadership
Josh Brown
Chief Executive Officer
Leslie Wendland
Chief External Affairs Officer
Yasir Ashraf
Chief Financial Officer
Sadia Ayaz
Chief Human Resource Officer
Hina Musa
Chief Programs Officer
Guided by Leadership.
United by Purpose.
Meet the Board of Directors helping shape the future of Fort Bend Women’s Center.
Our Board of Directors brings together experienced leaders, advocates, and community champions who share a deep commitment to empowering survivors and strengthening families across Fort Bend County.
With a focus on thoughtful growth, strategic guidance, and compassionate leadership, this group works alongside our staff and supporters to ensure Fort Bend Women’s Center continues to provide safety, healing, and hope for those we serve.
Below, you’ll find the individuals who help steward our mission forward.
Board of Directors
Cherie Young, President
Owner/Agent, Assurance One of Texas, LLC
Jared Jameson, Past-President
CEO, WJ Interests
Karen Rakers, President-Elect
Chief Medical Officer, Next Level Urgent Care
Bruce Mercer, Treasurer
Banker, Plain State Bank
Julie Sams, Secretary
Chief Advancement & Development Officer, Muller Law Group, PLLC
Banke Balogun
IT Management, Career Pro Skills
Lisette Clark
Vice-President, Relationship Manager IV, Comerica Bank
Michele Fisher
Owner/Talent, Michele Fisher Voice Overs
Mindy Gross
Retired President of Advertising & Marketing
Ashish Gupta
Owner, Xanadu Equity
Micheal Jones
Human Relations Manager, PCCA
Stacey Kuithe
Vice President /Sales & Marketing Director, Texas American Title
Katherine N. O'Connell
President, MEGlobal
Deanne Shaw
Vice President of Retail Services, Primeway Federal Credit Union
Michael Smith
Physician, Morning Star Psychiatric Services, PLLC
Sara Solo
Healthcare Administrator, Buckner Retirement Services