Chancellor's End of Campaign Message

Dr. Cesar Maldonado
HCC Chancellor

Joseph Mathew
Biology Instructor,
Life Sciences Dept.
HCC Southwest College

Lisa Torres
Executive Secretary,
Office of the Vice Chancellor
of Instructional Services

Dr. Fena Garza
HCC Southwest College
President

Patti Wooldridge
Life Sciences Dept.
HCC Southwest College

Priscilla Renew
Physical Sciences Dept.
HCC Southwest College

James Sheppard
Life Sciences Dept.
HCC Southwest College

Janet May
HCC Chief HR Officer

Dr. Zachary Hodges
HCC Northwest College
President

Dietrich von Biedenfeld
Manager,
HCC Contract Administration
Procurement Operations

Susan Goll
HCC Faculty
Senate President

Patti Wooldridge
Life Scince Dept.
HCC Southwest College

Dr. Martha Oburn
HCC Executive Director,
Institutional Research and Innovation

Brittany Cardenas
Graphic Designer
HCC Communications

Dr. William Harmon
President
HCC Central College

Dr. Alan Ainsworth
Professor of English
HCC Central College

Dr. Irene Porcarello
Interim HCC Vice Chancellor,
Student Services

“When the Foundation team presented an opportunity to reinvest some of the funds we receive in our paychecks in our key stakeholders’ (students) success, it was a no brainer. The ability to share with those who make our work meaningful is personally rewarding as much as helping the students. Being able to apportion the deductions across pay cycles lessens the financial impact each paycheck.”

Dietrich M. von Biedenfeld, Manager, Contract Administration

“To me it is important to help those that wish to attend college be able to do so. The income of most of our students is low and they need help other than student loans.”

Marshall McGhee, Director, Business Development & Outreach Services
Division of Extended Learning

“I relied on scholarships myself, so I understand how important they are to good students who would otherwise be unable to further their education. My family was not well off, and I was the oldest of seven. No one on either side of my family had ever graduated from college. A college education would have been out of the question for me without scholarships, grants, financial aid, and … oh, yes, a few jobs. Scholarships aren’t just about financial support. Sometimes they can be a strong symbol of faith that others have in one’s ability to succeed and in the contributions they expect one to make. Scholarships are an investment in everyone’s future, really, as is education.”

Angela Secrest, District Director, HCC Libraries

“Without my local community college, I would not have been able to complete my four year degree at the college of my choice. And because our students are the best, and this is one way that I can help them.”

Cynthia Bowen, Research & Prospect Management, HCC Foundation

“I want students to have the same chance I had as a student who needed financial aid.  My job is to foster education in word and deed.”

Roger Bumgardner, Radiography Faculty, HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences

“I believe this small gift will help someone achieve their goals.  That which we give to others, usually finds its way back to someone in our family who are in need.”

Dr. Carolyn Davis, Job Placement Associate, Student Development

“I received scholarship support while in undergrad and grad school and I believe that it is important to pass on this blessing.”

Beatrice Emanuel-Sims, Director of Development, Workforce, HCC Foundation

“To be a blessing to someone else.”

Dr. Lorlie Ellis, Faculty Workload Specialist, Instructional Services

“Because I want to help students!”

Santiago Gomez, Campus Service Technician, Facilities Management 

“It's the right thing to do!”

Fritz Guthrie, Director, HCC Communications

“I want to be a blessing to someone that may need assistance to pay for college. Everyone deserves the opportunity to further his or her education. Financial burdens shouldn't be the barrier that prevents that person from achieving his or her dream! Giving back is a part of who I am!”

Zandra Henderson, Alumni Specialist, HCC Foundation   

“I want to help invest in the next generation and provide a brighter future for Houston's students.”

Cydney Peters, Director of Foundation Development and Communications, HCC Foundation

“I believe in the value of education, once achieved, no one can take it away. My parents put five children through college, none of us had undergraduate student loans, I give in their honor.”

Carme Williams, Executive Director, HCC Foundation