In a recent article for Grantmakers in Health, Rick Ybarra, senior program officer at the Hogg Foundation, explores how philanthropy can contribute to supporting and building a stronger, more robust, and durable nonprofit sector.   

Philanthropy has forever espoused the term “sustainability.” We ask in grant applications and in our conversations with grant partners: “What’s your sustainability plan?” and “How do you plan to sustain your program once the grant ends?” Read more…

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Stephany Bryan

Stephany Bryan

Stephany Bryan joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 2007 where she leads initiatives that improve the mental health and well-being of everyone in the community. She serves as Program Officer and Consumer and Family Liaison, representing the perspectives of...

Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr.

Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr.

A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr. is the fifth Executive Director to lead the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since its creation in 1940 at The University of Texas at Austin, where he oversees the vision, mission, goals,...

Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr.

Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr.

A native Texan and licensed psychiatrist, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr. is the fifth Executive Director to lead the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since its creation in 1940 at The University of Texas at Austin, where he oversees the vision, mission, goals,...

Elizabeth Stauber

Elizabeth Stauber

Elizabeth Stauber serves as the first Archivist and Records Manager for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. In this role Elizabeth collects, assesses, organizes, preserves and provides access to historically significant records produced by the foundation over the...

Margarita Alvarez

Margarita Alvarez

Margarita Alvarez joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 1990. As Operations Associate, she coordinates travel and manages the front office. Previously, she served as a Grants Associate in the foundation’s Grants Management unit. Prior to joining the...

Ike Evans

Ike Evans

Imani K. “Ike” Evans has served as Public Affairs Representative at the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since 2012. His roles include marketing communications, media outreach and assisting with implementing the foundation’s overall communications strategy. He...