Maria Hernandez is the founder and executive director of Growing Roots in Austin, Texas. She is a trained speech-language pathologist and has been featured in the Austin Women’s Magazine for her commitment to helping families of children with disabilities. The Johnny Casinos Foundation knighted her as the autism champion. She helps parents understand their children’s diagnosis and connects them with community resources.

Jarie Bradley is an executive for City Square and serves as the vice president of human resources. She is a highly engaged leader in the Dallas - Fort Worth area and serves in a number of ways to include an appointment on the mayors Star Council and among other board appointments she is a member of Family Promise of Irving, a nonprofit that supports families experiencing homelessness.