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| Oliver Foundation Teen Board Members Front L-R: Maggie Wurzer, President; Erica Carey, Treasurer; Katherine Freedman, Events Coordinator; Theresa Sturdivant, Historian; Makenzie Kink, Vice President Back L-R: Daniel Thompson, Anthony Nguyen, Denzil Bell, Edward Baker, Russell Shepard, Parker Kink, President Emeritus |
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Teen Advisory Board Membership
The Teen Board is a body of diverse kids who value health and fitness and are leaders in their schools and communities. Potential Board Members will be identified from schools, community and health care groups, as well as from individuals contacted by the Board of Trustees. The age of the board members will range from 11 years to 18 years of age and will consist of no fewer than eight (8) and no more than fifteen (15) members.
For more information you may e-mail the Teen Board President at maggie@oliverfoundation.org
Or contact the Oliver Foundation office at:
5535 Memorial Drive, Suite F, #256 Houston, Texas 77007
Tel 713-862-7899 Fax 713-862-7911 www.oliverfoundation.org
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Current Members
Parker Kink, President EmeritusWoodlands High School -The Woodlands, Texas
Parker is a junior at The Woodlands High School and has his sites set on attending the University of Texas. Parker loves sports. His true passion is soccer, which he plays for his school and a club team. He maintains an 'A' average in school. He recently completed a sixteen day mission trip and leadership conference at Student Leadership University in Orlando, Fl and Washington DC. He volunteers at his church and has volunteered several years at the Continental Airlines WE CARE carnival. Parker is honing his business skills while working for his parents' real estate company, and has started his own business selling used golf balls to friends and neighbors in his community. Meet Parker
Maggie Wurzer, PresidentSt. Agnes Academy-Houston, Texas
Maggie is an excellent scholar, a high honor roll student and is involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities and leadership roles. She recently represented her school at a leadership conference in Adrian, Michigan. Maggie is a member of her school's engineering team which competes at regional and state levels. She is currently studying French and has won local and national awards in French competitions. Her hobbies include playing the piano and reading. Maggie enjoys spending time with young children, baby sitting and pet sitting in her spare time. Meet Maggie
Makenzie Kink, Vice PresidentWoodlands High School - The Woodlands, Texas
Makenzie plays competitive volleyball for the Woodland Stars and also for her high school team. She is very active in her church and recently attended a Student Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL and Washington D.C. She enjoys sports and spending time with her friends.
Sophia Conti, SecretaryLamar High School - Houston, Texas
Sophia is a junior at Lamar High School. She plays varsity water polo team for Lamar, is a member of the swim team as well as a member of the Italian Club. Sophia has been involved in ballet and karate for over ten years. She received her third degree black belt in karate in June, 2007. She loves being active, spending time with her family and friends and helping kids. Meet Sophia
Erica Carey, TreasurerWesley Academy - Houston, Texas
Erica is a member of the Varsity Volleyball Team and Student Council at Wesley Academy. She plans to attend Houston Christian High School and Texas A & M University in the future. She participates in several sports and has attended many Sokol volleyball camps in Houston. Erica enjoys playing the piano, reading and photography.
Theresa Sturdivant, HistorianDuchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart - Houston, Texas
Theresa is an honors student who is interested in studying Business and Pre/Law in college. She has a passion for writing and has had many of her stories and poems published in her school's literary magazine. She plays varsity softball and participates in a variety of extracurriculars including the Book Club for which she serves as Webmaster. Theresa enjoys applying her computer skills to creative projects requiring desktop publishing, photography, and multimedia production. She participates in numerous community service projects and works as a summer camp counselor at the Forest Club. Theresa enjoys working with younger children which has helped her develop a thriving babysitting business. She plays the piano and enjoys music, travel, reading and spending time with her family and friends.
Katherine Freedman, Events CoordinatorBellaire High School - Bellaire, Texas
Katherine Freedman is a junior at Bellaire High School. She is Founder and President of the Bellaire Creative Writing Club, which brings together area high school students who share a passion for writing. She is a staff writer on her school newspaper, the Three Penny Press, is Secretary of the American Field Service Club, and is a member of National Honor Society. Katherine has been published in a variety of poetry books and anthologies. She has given poetry readings at the Tribes Gallery in New York City, Barnes and Noble in Westport CT, as well as other venues including elementary schools and libraries. Katherine loves acting and singing, and has taken classes at Main Street Theater and the Alley. She has appeared in professional productions on stage and television. In her free time, Katherine loves to read, write, travel, do Pilates, and play tennis.
Edward Baker, Board MemberJersey Village High School--Houston, Texas
Edward is both a scholar and an athlete, excelling as an honors student in his school's gifted & talented program and playing a variety of sports. He plays baseball, basketball and football and volunteers with his local public library. His studies in health class led him to an interest in childhood obesity prevention, and he is actively involved at New Hope Community Church. Edward has also served as a student ambassador in Canada for People to People International. Meet Edward
Russell Shepard, Board MemberCy-Ridge High School-Houston, Texas
Russell is an exceptional athlete and maintains an "A" average. He participates in football, track and field. He is a five year qualifier in track and field for the Junior Olympics. Russell is varsity quarterback at his school and hopes to become a professional athlete. He is ranked the number one quarterback in the state and has received numerous athletic/academic college scholarships. He holds many leadership roles at his school and various youth ministries. Russell enjoys spending time with his family and being a role model for younger kids. Meet Russell
Daniel Thompson, Board MemberJersey Village High School - Houston, Texas
Daniel enjoys all sports, particularly basketball. He plays on his high school team. Daniel is an Honors student and would like to attend University of Texas, Baylor University or the University of Iowa. Daniel's special interest is biology and plans to become a physician. He enjoys singing, helping others and working with children.
Ronit Joselevitz, Board MemberBellaire High School – Bellaire, Texas
Ronit is a freshman and a member of the Bellaire Creative Writing Club, AFS and The Hebrew Club. She is a member of B’nai Brith Youth Organization where she participates in a variety of activities including community service, Jewish Heritage and Recreation. Ronit in enrolled in fashion design classes at the Glassell School of Art. She enjoys playing soccer and spending time with her friends and family.
Nina Bhatia, Board MemberDuchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart - Houston, Texas
Nina will be a junior and is a member of Environment Club, Model U.N., Spanish Club, Film Club and Diversity Club. In addition, she is on the Golf team and participates in theater. She enjoys painting and won first place in district TAAPS competition. Nina is very active in health related activities, volunteering at hospitals and Face Aids campaign. She will attend the Hoby Leadership Conference this summer as well as work as a counselor at Camp Olympia.
Diana Walsh, Board MemberSt. Agnes Academy - Houston, Texas
Diana will be a freshman next year at St. Agnes Academy. At St. Cecilia Catholic School, she was a member of Speech Club, Theatre, played varsity volleyball, and participated in her school's track team. She enjoys playing the guitar, exercising, reading, and spending time with her friends and family.
Teen Board Emeritus
Kimara Kuspa, Past Board President
Briana Buzali, Past Board President
Natalie Gonzalez, Past Board Secretary
Anthony Nguyen, Past Board Historian
Lizzie Colton, Past Board Member
Kevin Shen, Past Board Member
