MEET OUR BOARD
KAREN EL-TAWILBoard 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 SMITHBoard 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 AGRAWALBoard 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 LEDAYBoard 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.
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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.
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.
BOBBIE PACHECOEducation Program 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. |
MINDI LOWINReentry Case Manager
Mindi joins the EWOP team as a graduate of EWOP Class #1
and the first EWOP Business Plan Competition Winner. She is a former Texas educator who has a heart for serving women and building relationships for success. Mindi utilizes her social services expertise and interpersonal skills to foster a positive reentry for women coming out of prison. The driving force behind her dedication is her love for Texas and her desire to contribute to the safety of the community. |
LAUREN REEVESAdministrative Assistant
Lauren brings both passion and professionalism to her role as administrative assistant at EWOP. With over ten years of experience in administrative and operational roles, Lauren honed her organizational skills and developed a deep understanding of effective workplace systems. Lauren leads with a commitment to fostering a collaborative, efficient, and supportive work environment, and she is motivated to take on new challenges and finding innovative solutions to support the growth of the organization and the impact on the lives we serve.
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