Our Board
Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.
hOUSTON AREA
URBAN LEAGUE
BOARD
The Houston Area Urban League is guided by a dynamic and committed Board of Directors that bring diverse expertise, leadership, and passion to our mission. Their strategic oversight and deep commitment to community advancement ensure that our programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts remain impactful, innovative, and responsive to the needs of the Greater Houston community.
Jacobs, Mark
HAUL Board Chair
Since 2019
DeBesse, Thomas
1st Vice Chair
Since 2020
Turner-Brim, Phyllis
2nd Vice Chair
Since 2023
Edmond, Tejuana
3rd Vice Chair
Since 2021
Cargile, Chad
Treasurer
Since 2023
Bergeron, Alan
Member Since 2022
Bowers, Aaron
Member Since 2023
Caldwell, Dr. Alan
Member Since 2025
Crawford, TJ
Member Since 2025
Daniels, Rhoda
Member Since 2024
Dupree, Nitasia
Member Since 2024
Dyson, Phillip
Member Since 2020
Garvin, Keith
Member Since 2022
Guilanshah, Kirk
Haller Fontaine, Lauren
Member Since 2022
Harris, James
Member Since 2020
Jackson, Chris
Member Since 2023
Lael, Rueben
Member Since 2025
Love, April
Member Since 2025
Murphy, Kaydian
Member Since 2021
Murphy, Kimberly
Member Since 2023
Obregon, Alexander
Member Since 2023
Phillips, Ryan
Member Since 2025
Porch, Kisha
Member Since 2022
Porter, Chris
Member Since 2024
Scott, Carl
Member Since 2024
Smith, Morris
Member Since 2024
Turner, Andrae
Member Since 2025
