SACRD Board of Directors

Kristie Alsagar, Chair Send email

Kristie is a strong advocate for community support and wellness in mental health. She has a passion for outreach and cultural awareness that will aid in bringing a more compassionate San Antonio to fruition.

Kate Aultman

Kate is a graduate of the MLP Class 19 program. She joined the board in December 2023 and serves on our fundraising and finance committees. Kate is passionate about housing and the environment.

Joe Barber

Pastor Joe leads a congregation at St. Luke Baptist Church on San Antonio's Westside. Joe is also a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. He began his outreach as an HIV Intervention Specialist, testing at-risk members of the community. He is involved in helping people within the community escape addiction.

Molly Biglari

Molly currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Roy Maas Youth Alternatives. Previously, Molly served as the Chief Operating Officer for Haven For Hope.

Debbie Christian

Debbie recently retired from an extensive career in Learning and Development where she worked with city government, military, and private industry. She is passionate about "sharing knowledge" which is one of the reasons she's devoted to SACRD. She is a graduate of MLP Class 20.

Jennifer Cook

Jennifer is a Senior Program Officer at the San Antonio Area Foundation. As a nonprofit professional, Jennifer has an extensive background in community engagement and comprehensive understanding of community needs.

Billy Cox Send email

Billy is recently retired from a career in high tech most recently from Intel Corp. where he led global software businesses.

Lauren Deal

Lauren is a board member representing the San Antonio Food Bank. She is blessed to work with faith-based organizations across the San Antonio Food Bank's 29-county service area as their Interfaith Engagement Manager.

Tino Gallegos

Tino works for The City Of San Antonio as an Assitant City Attorney and formerly as the first COSA Immigration Liaison.

Edward Gonzales, Treasurer

Edward is the Executive Director of the Housing First Community Coalition, a non-profit organization developing affordable housing combined with supportive services for seniors 50+ who are chronically homeless. He spent the majority of his career working for the City of San Antonio collaborating with service-driven non-profits and affordable housing developers.

Xavier Gonzales

Xavier is a graduate of the Master's Leadership Program in 2024. He worked early in his career as a Process & Methods Engineer for Pratt & Whitney San Antonio repairing jet engine parts for the F-15/F-16 aircraft. He has a passion for helping people and developing systems. He looks forward to serving SACRD and its mission.

Brian Halderman

Brian serves as the Senior Director of Success and Outreach with GivePulse, a civic/ed tech firm that supports community engagement initiatives. Previously he served as Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at The University of Texas at San Antonio and as the University Minister for Social Justice at St. Mary’s University. He is a licensed social worker in the State of Texas.

Michele Hoskins

Michele Hoskins is a retired educator and accomplished entrepreneur with a rich and diverse professional background. Michele has a passion for service and education, has positively impacted the lives of students and mentees, and earned a reputation as an influential educator. Even in retirement, Michele continues to be a source of inspiration and wisdom, leaving a lasting legacy in the education, nonprofit, and business sectors.

Dr. Donnie Windham Whited, Psy.D

Dr. Donnie Windham Whited is a retired high school principal. She is currently an Executive Functions Life Coach and academic advisor to youth diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. She is also a children and youth mental/behavioral health and wellness advocate.

SACRD Team Members

Alice Alvarez, Information Session Coordinator Send email

Alice has a history as the servant leader of Bexar County’s Community Resource Coordination Group (CRCG) and Bexar Children and Youth Behavioral Health System of Care (Bexar SOC). She founded Engaging Voice as a consultant specializing in community engagement. Alice facilitates training and information sessions about SACRD.org throughout the community.

Nisi Bennett, Mental Health Portal Support

Nisi is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community inclusion advocate. She is deeply committed to raising awareness about mental health and has conducted over 400 classes on the topic. Additionally, she has led transformative diversity initiatives that empower individuals and communities to prioritize mental well-being as a fundamental human right.

Aaliyah Coronado, Housing Content Manager Send email

Aaliyah oversees all housing-related content on SACRD.org including the Housing Services Portal and Housing Finder. She also facilitates community engagement and strategic conversations about housing services in San Antonio. As a data-driven professional, Aaliyah is committed to using the trends and usage patterns on SACRD to inform discussions, policy, and investment in San Antonio.

Hannah McNeil, Resource Investigator

Hannah helps ensure that content on SACRD.org is accurate and up to date and also researches and adds new listings. She has three amazing children and attends Texas A&M San Antonio.

Bill Neely, Executive Director Send email

Bill handles day-to-day operations and makes sure SACRD.org is growing and continuing to serve the needs of all San Antonioans.

Aracelis Torres, Health Content Manager Send email

Aracelis oversees the Mental Health Portal and other health-related content on SACRD.org. She also facilitates community engagement and strategic conversations about mental and physical health services in San Antonio and ensures the accuracy of SACRD.org content in Spanish.

Keith Wideman, Lead Investigator Send email

Keith coordinates the work of staff and volunteer Resource Investigators who identify, add, and maintain profiles for the programs and organizations listed on SACRD.