Our Team
At Philanthropy Advocates, our team is guided by the expertise and leadership of Managing Directors Becky Calahan and Ryan Franklin. Our Leadership Committee provides strategic insight and oversight of our work. Together with our staff, they bring a balanced approach to advancing our mission of improving Texas education systems through thoughtful policy and advocacy.
Our team’s commitment and expertise position Philanthropy Advocates to create real change in education policy. Becky and Ryan exemplify the leadership and collaboration that define our organization.
Staff Members
Leadership Committee
Sandy Ogletree
- Executive Director
The CH Foundation
- Lubbock
Fred Markham
Texas Pioneer Foundation/Texas Education Foundation Network
- Texarkana and statewide
Grant Coates
- Leadership Committee Chair
President & CEO, The Miles Foundation
- Fort Worth
Kristin, Boyer
- Executive Director
Trellis Foundation
- Round Rock
Ashley Allison
- Executive Director
Waco Foundation
- Waco
Dr. Shari Albright
- President
Charles Butt Foundation
- San Antonio
How We Do Our Work
Learn how we amplify the power of philanthropy to improve education in Texas through state-level policy and advocacy.
