Emelda Douglas

Emelda Douglas currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Community Affairs and Executive Director of the Astros Foundation at the Houston Astros, starting in February 2025, where responsibilities include advancing community engagement and developing impactful programs for various groups in need. Prior to this role, Emelda served as Chief Development Officer at Houston Children's Charity for a short tenure in early 2025 and operated as a Non-Profit Management and Fundraising Consultant at E. Douglas Strategies from November 2016 to February 2025. Emelda was the Executive Director at Susan G. Komen - Houston from October 2016 to June 2018, focusing on organizational development and financial optimization to combat breast cancer. Additionally, Emelda was a Senior Consultant at Sterling Associates from July 2014 to October 2016, where emphasis was placed on creating transformational fundraising campaigns. Emelda obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1984.