Houston Endowment
Gislaine Williams is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and community relations. Currently serving as a Program Officer at Houston Endowment since October 2022, Gislaine previously held the position of Community Relations Director at The Alliance from September 2018 to October 2022. Prior experience includes roles as a Texas Grassroots Organizer for Refugee Council USA, Office Manager for ACLU, Health Services Manager at The Alliance, and Statewide Advocacy Coordinator for ACLU of Texas. Gislaine holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Rice University and a Master's degree in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin.
Houston Endowment
Since 1937, we have been rooted in the success of Greater Houston. Houston Endowment is a perpetual, place-based, private foundation that exists to serve the people of Greater Houston. We are inspired by the legacy of our founders, Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones, and moved by the pressing needs of our community today. We work with our fellow Houstonians to bring together the right expertise with the right funding and the right leadership to create meaningful change and expand opportunity for all. With anticipated funding of more than $1 billion over the next 10 years, we promise to stay in step with the needs of our ever-evolving, ever-rising city.