Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees
Heather K. Melton serves as the Grants Manager at the Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees since June 2023. With a strong background in veteran support services, Heather has held multiple roles at Easter Seals Greater Houston, including Veterans Financial Program Coordinator and Outreach Specialist since April 2021. Previous experience includes positions at THE GULF COAST CENTER, where Heather coordinated peer services and trained individuals in mental health first aid, and various instructive roles related to mental health and suicide prevention. Additionally, Heather possesses military experience as a Petty Officer Third Class in the U.S. Coast Guard. Heather holds a Master of Public Administration from Texas Tech University and has a background in Health and Behavioral Science from the University of Houston-Downtown and Pre-Nursing Studies from Lone Star College.
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Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees
The Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, is a governmental entity created by a special act of the Texas Legislature in 1962 for the purpose of directing all tourism efforts for Galveston. The State of Texas requires that a 9-member board be appointed by the City Council, with 4 members appointed on alternate years for 2-year terms and a City Council representative appointed annually. The Park Board employs a full-time, year-round staff with additional seasonal employees as needed. he Park Board of Trustees' (PBTG) vision is to lead Galveston and Texas in creating a tourist destination that promises memorable experiences and wonderful amenities and delivers lifelong memories that makes people want to return - and to bring their friends and family. The Park Board of Trustees' mission is to promote Galveston Island, its natural resources, attractions, and heritage; to attract visitors to Galveston Island; and to assure that Galveston's assets, for which the Board of Trustees is responsible, provide visitors and residents with exemplary experiences in an environment that is safe, clean, accessible, fun, and environmentally sensitive.