MEET OUR BOARD

KAREN EL-TAWIL
​​Board Chairperson

Karen, a retired oilfield services executive, has
been an active volunteer and donor with Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) since 2012. She has been involved with the women's program since its inception and served as Interim  Executive Director
​in EWOP's inaugural year. Karen is known and loved by the Lockhart ladies for her dedication, servant leader heart and can do spirit! 

BERT SMITH
​​Board Member

Bert is the former CEO of Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP) and has been involved within the organization since 2005. He has a law and investment background with many years of experience in a variety of industries. Bert is currently the President of the National Christian Foundation where he helps nonprofits and donors connect to change lives
​and experience growth. ​

NEHA AGRAWAL
Board Member

Neha is a real estate entrepreneur. She is a true
Texan - born and raised in Houston, Bachelors of Arts from University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Jones School of Business at Rice University. She is excited to be a part of EWOP as it combines two
of her loves: giving women a voice and learning
about various industries. ​

ANDRIE LEDAY
​Board Member

As Vice President of US Commercial Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC), Andrie believes in the transformational power of medical devices to enhance our lives and the future of healthcare. He is focused on creating and achieving long-term strategies and business plans to accelerate organizational market growth across multiple therapeutic portfolios: total joints, sports medicine, and trauma. His 20 years of leadership and sales experience in the healthcare industry have afforded him the opportunity to create collaborative and winning sales teams, diverse in skills and background.  ​​

MEET OUR STAFF

PAM THOMURE
Executive Director

​Pam has led a variety of nonprofit organizations over the past 25 years, with a focus on strategic planning
and growth for start-up nonprofits. As an entrepreneur, Pam founded Southwest Senior Solutions, a for-profit business helping senior adults downsize and relocate. She served on the National Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors, building relationships and increasing awareness for arts education across the nation.  Pam is a member of One Voice Central Texas and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. She has a heart for seeing women thrive and is blessed to be a part of the EWOP family. ​

COURTNEY TRUJILLO
Director of Programs

Drawing on years of experience in nonprofit program development, Courtney oversees both the education and reentry programs at EWOP. Through the discipline, resilience, and leadership skills she cultivated as a veteran, Courtney helps create opportunities for women to build critical skills, confidence, and long-term stability. She is committed to meeting individuals where they are and fostering growth through trust, accountability, and purpose. Courtney is proud to lead a successful team of case managers and education coordinators who are dedicated and driven, resulting in 0% recidivism for graduates.

PAIGE LOVETT
Director of Development

Paige has extensive leadership experience in social work, trauma-informed care, and direct reentry services. Paige brings both strategic vision and deep compassion to her work while leading fundraising, partnerships, and community engagement to advance EWOP’s mission. Having spent many years in direct care serving diverse populations, from youth in foster care and survivors of sex trafficking to incarcerated women, she brings a rare perspective that bridges development and lived impact, ensuring fundraising is not just about dollars raised, but about stories told and lives changed. 

BOBBIE PACHECO
Education Coordinator

​Bobbie joins the team as a lifelong learner with a heart for service
​and a love of technology and entrepreneurship. She brings over 25 years of experience in various educational roles in non-profit settings.  For the last 17 years, Bobbie has been an educator, supporting her students in shaping their character, developing technology skills, and believing in their abilities to start a business.
As the Education Program Coordinator, she will facilitate our EWOP classes designed to support and empower women as they rebuild their lives.

HEATHER MOSS
Reentry Case Manager

Heather serves as our Reentry Case Manager and is a proud graduate of EWOP. After successfully navigating the challenges of reentry herself, she returned to support women walking a similar path. Her lived experience allows her to offer both practical guidance and deep empathy to the women she serves. ​Heather is passionate about helping women see that transformation and a new beginning are truly possible.

SHEILA GONZALES
Bookkeeper

Sheila has an extensive background working with federal inmates and providing them with business skills which will help them gain meaningful employment upon release. She has served on the boards of organizations such as the Bastrop Little League, Bastrop High School Band Boosters Club, and the Employees Club where she served in various positions. Since her retirement from the federal government, she has become very active with non-profit organizations such as Feed the Need. She enjoys seeing the difference she is making in people’s lives each and every day.