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…
Crystal Viagran
Crystal Viagran is Assistant Director of Finance and Operations for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. In this role, she oversees the foundation’s fiscal operations including grants management, accounting, procurement and endowments, and works with IT services,...
Ike Evans
Imani K. “Ike” Evans has served as Public Affairs Representative at the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health since 2012, where he brings skills in writing, digital content creation, journalism and media pitching and strategy. His roles include marketing communications,...
Kate Smallwood
Kate Smallwood serves as Communications Manager for the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. In this role, she leads the foundation's communications team and strategy. A native Texan, she has worked in Austin’s nonprofit and higher education sectors for more than a...
Emily Bhandari
Emily Bhandari joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 2018 as the Strategic Learning and Evaluation Program Officer. In this role, she facilitates the foundation’s learning objectives, designs research and evaluation priorities, and educates about...
Tanya Lavelle
Tanya Lavelle joined the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health in 2018 as the Policy Program Specialist. In this role, she supports the policy unit by working to educate legislators, advocates and community members about a variety of mental health topics. A native Texan,...
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...