Ellen Osborne Ray

Ellen Osborne Ray is an experienced leader in the nonprofit sector, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of The Still Water Foundation in Texas since January 1999, managing an annual grant budget exceeding $7 million and overseeing over 200 grantees. Ellen co-founded Texas Rural Funders, where a focus on broadband access addresses systemic issues in rural communities, and has played an instrumental role in the formation of Digital Texas, a coalition advocating for equitable digital connectivity. Additionally, Ellen co-founded MINDPOP, which enhances creative teaching in public schools through partnerships with local arts organizations. Previous leadership roles include Executive Chair of the Board of Trustees at St. Stephen's Episcopal School and Executive Director positions at Fotofest Inc. and Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Ellen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from Princeton University.