Team

Katie has been at the GHRA for almost two years now and man-oh-man what an experience  it has been! Katie just received her Master’s Degree in Public Relations from the University of Houston, where she found her love for writing. Before attending UH, Katie received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication at Texas A&M University. Prior to coming on board at the GHRA, she worked as an Intern at a PR firm, The Padgett Group, as well as a marketing/events coordinator at Elegant Beginnings, a linen rental company specializing in weddings and special events.

First and Foremost, Katie is a dancer. She has been dancing since she was a little girl and it’s what keeps her sane! Katie danced all through High School and was in Dance Arts Society at A&M. Though Katie does not take classes as much as she would like to now, it is something that she will always have to turn to when life gets crazy. 

 Favorite Food: Mexican Food – the spicier the better!

 Favorite Condiment- Salsa (you can’t have mexican food without it!)

 Favorite Recipe: Katie uses the term “home chef” loosely, as she is still learning how to cook.  She has set a goal of cooking a new dish every week, and although she has not quite met the “every week” goal, she has  recently created some dishes that were very tasty. Katie is fairly health conscious, so a lot of the dishes she makes are centered around veggies.  The dish that has gained the most positive reviews by roommates and friends are her stuffed peppers. What is so wonderful about this dish is the fact that you can make it based on the ingredients you already have in your kitchen! Katie’s favorite ingredients to fill the peppers with is ground turkey, brown rice, diced tomatoes, onions and peppers and of course, salsa!

Holly Myers– Assistant Director

Holly started with GHRA shortly after receiving her degree in Public Relations at the University of Texas at Austin.  She was here to help facilitate the first Helicopter Ball Drop Raffle, Culinary Competition, Annual Cookout and more. In 2010, Holly made a tough decision to move to Houston Habitat for Humanity, where she was able to implement new events and communications strategies, and also got some hands-on experience in many areas (including home construction!)  After almost two years at Habitat, Holly has returned ‘home’ to GHRA.

 Holly is passionate about the Houston community, serving on the board for the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network – Houston, and actively involved with the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Houston Chapter. She also finds time to volunteer with Grace Bible Church, and several great organizations in the area.

 Favorite Food: Steak – off the grill or at a dinner out

 Favorite Condiment: Bacon can be a condiment…right?

 Favorite Recipe: Quick & easy Brie en Croute seems to be a party favorite. Holly is still experimenting with new cooking styles and ingredients and is definitely a novice in the kitchen, so her favorite recipe list is constantly evolving!

 Crystal Riggs - Member Relations Manager

Crystal is a Texan through and through.  She was born in Corpus Christi, TX and moved to Houston, TX when she was 2 years old.  After graduating from Texas Tech University in 2003 with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing, she returned to Houston where she became actively involved in the community.  She was recruited to be a Game-Day Employee for the Houston Texans, served as the Social Events Chair for the Local Texas Tech Alumni Chapter and volunteered for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. 

During that same time Crystal began to focus on her career.  She was a Pediatric Sales Representative with Abbott Nutrition a division of Abbott Laboratories where she successfully grew not one, but two territories within the Greater Houston and surrounding areas.  Most recently, Crystal was hand selected as the Clinical Account Specialist for the state of Texas representing a premier line of Nutraceuticals. Her knowledge and passion for sales is a continued part of her success. 

Crystal is an avid sports fan.  Most weekends are spent with friends and family enjoying good food and taking in a game.

Favorite Types of Food: Texas BBQ

Favorite Condiments: Do Jalapenos count?

Favorite Recipes: King Ranch Chicken and my Great Grandmother’s Chocolate Pie.

Mary Reedy- Administrative Assistant

Mary grew up in a small town of Bryan/College Station, Texas. She then attended college in San Antonio at the University of Texas at San Antonio where she received a degree in Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Business. She moved to Houston about a year after graduation to explore this great city. Prior to working for the GHRA she worked for Pappas Restaurants and Catering in San Antonio and Houston, where she learned to love the restaurant life and the people that come with it.

She is a huge foodie and always looking for new places to go around the Houston area. She loves to go shopping and explore what Houston has to offer.

 Favorite Food:  It’s a tough decision but if she had to pick it would be Mexican or Seafood.

Favorite Condiment: Not sure if this is a condiment but I love queso!

Favorite Recipe:  Chicken Marsala made by my mother of course!