Board of Trustees

List of 13 members.

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  Cheray Ashwill 

  Bio

  Cheray Ashwill graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in art history and a minor in French. She previously worked at Dell Computer before joining the faculty at Trinity Episcopal School. Cheray served in Trinity’s admissions office for 11 years before beginning her current role there as High School Placement Director. One of her greatest joys is working with students and parents to find the best fit for the next chapter of their lives. In addition to serving on our Board, she also serves on the board of The Sustainable Food Center, and is a member of Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. Cheray’s son, Liam, is a Headwaters alumnus, and was part of our first IB graduating class in 2016.
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  Jerry Aubin 

  Bio

  Jerry Aubin is CEO of BountyJobs, a venture-backed company that provides software used by employers to manage and collaborate with their outside recruiting agencies. Prior to BountyJobs, he was the lead product manager for the launch of the eBay Motors Local Market. Jerry has worked his entire career in the technology industry with previous experience at companies ranging from small startups to bluechip management consultants. Jerry is married to Kerry Joyce and they have been part of the Headwaters community for 8 years with two boys, Parker and Wesley, who started out at the Springs Campus and are now both loving their middle school experience on the River Campus.
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  Adam Battani 

  Bio

  Adam Battani is an attorney at Dwyer Murphy Calvert, LLP, a business law firm providing
  legal services to leading entrepreneurs, private companies and private equity, venture capital and
  strategic investors. Adam has practiced law for over 25 years in a variety of law firm and
  business settings, including large national law firms, small transactional boutiques and general
  counsel roles for both an early stage company and a publicly traded enterprise software
  company. His wife, Kristy, is an artist and attorney and she provided legal counsel to the school
  in connection with its name change and re-branding. Adam and Kristy have a daughter, Bryn,
  who attended Headwaters (Rio Campus) in ninth grade and will be finishing high school in 2019
  at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, Michigan.
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  Julia Cuba Lewis 

  Bio

  Julia Cuba Lewis is the Executive Director of Girls Empowerment Network (GEN). Before GEN, Julia worked for eight years at the Girl Scouts of Central Texas running various outreach programs that served at-risk girls. Prior to that, she worked in Chicago at several grassroots women’s agencies on equal employment opportunities, international women’s issues, mentor programs and emergency rape counseling. She is the recipient of numerous professional and academic awards, including Austin Under 40. She is past Secretary and currently serves as Chair for the second time of the Austin Commission for Women, and is a graduate of Leadership Austin and Leadership Texas.
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  Allene Evans 

  Bio

  Allene Evans is the University of Texas System Senior Associate General Counsel & Managing Attorney – Health Law Section of the Office of General Counsel, where she specializes in medical malpractice litigation and medical disciplinary defense. She has more than 35 years of litigation experience in both private practice and government service with an emphasis on complex litigation, discovery management, problem solving, dispute resolution, bridge building and advocacy. She is AV®Preeminent rated in Health Law, Health Care Liability and Litigation. Allene and her husband, Tom Herod, and daughter, Lizzy, were one of our earliest families at the Headwaters Springs Campus (then Primavera Montessori).
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  Cheline Jaidar 

  Bio

  Cheline Jaidar leads the Talent Acquisition, Development + Research team for the Apple Design Group.. During the past 17 years, she’s collaborated with Apple’s top executives to build world class creative groups within the Design, Marketing Communications, iTunes and Executive Search teams. In her role developing + nurturing a thriving international creative community and leading one of the top in-house search groups, she’s explorer, ambassador, mentor, problem-solver, peace-keeper and philosopher. Prior to Apple, Cheline helped build creative teams at Gap, uncovered executive talent at Korn/Ferry International and provided advocacy at New Beginnings/Seattle (shelter/services for survivors of domestic violence). Whenever possible, Cheline, 4 yr old daughter Georgina and 9 yr old dog Paco can be found out on the trail looking for rocks, in downward dog or building new worlds with magna-tiles.
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  Aaron Levy 

  Bio

  Aaron Levy is a conscious land developer and green home builder here in Austin. His company, Townbridge Homes, is known for their smart, efficient, quality construction and planning. He has been leaving his mark on this city for almost a decade, creating everything from custom homes to thoughtfully planned, energy efficient communities. Aaron and his wife, Mandy, are parents to three young boys–one on the Springs Campus, one on the Creek Campus, and one tiny, smily, future Headwaters Hawk! Aaron strives to find the time for daily meditation, yoga, gardening, and caring for their seven chickens.
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  Melanie Meador 

  Bio

  Melanie Meador is the VP of Accounts and Operations for Quantified Communications, whose mission is to cultivate great communicators at every level. She brings over 15 years of experience from Deloitte, Dell, and IBM to develop and deliver executive communication consulting and coaching, AI-based SaaS client solutions and manages company operations. She is a strategic advisor for Crafted Leadership, a leadership development consultancy she helped start in 2016. Her wife Cathy is an organizational development consultant and EQ coach. Her son Henry is a student on the Creek Campus. As a family, they spend time together traveling, cooking, and playing games.

   
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  Will Moncrieff 

  Bio

  Will Moncrieff is a Fire Specialist for the Austin Fire Department at Station 4. He has a daughter and a son at Headwaters, and he is married to his high school sweetheart, Bradford. Together they started a recycling company in 2003 called Trusty Pickup Recycling, which picks up recyclables from offices around town. He also began a house renovation company in 2015 called New Truss Homes. Will and his family enjoy spending time at their ranch in Driftwood.
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  Taina Palombo-Price 

  Bio

  Taina Palombo-Price leads product marketing for Austin-based technology company BountyJobs. She's a veteran technology marketer with experience including financial technology, human resources, and recruiting technology. Taina has worked with non-profit organizations for 15+ years, including running energy efficiency initiatives for low-income communities in her native New York City and leading youth-based community development projects with AMIGOS de las Americas in Latin America. Taina and her husband, Nate, co-parent a wild 3-year-old named Kiki and two cat-like Shih Tzus named Mr. Meatballs and Barçelona.
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  Madhu Phillips 

  Bio

  Madhu Phillips has two children attending the Headwaters River Campus. He is the founder of MÄD Architecture an architectural firm concentrating on commercial design. He received his Masters of Architecture from Tulane University and moved to Austin following graduation intending to stay no longer than 5 years. More than two decades later he is still in this "Weird" City! For enjoyment he spends his days cheering his son on the soccer field and listening to his daughter sing.
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  Jim Rudden 

  CMO

  Bio

  Jim Rudden is the father of three (including two current Headwaters students) and a 25-year software industry executive. He is the Chief Marketing Officer at Spredfast, a social media management software company that works with the biggest brands and media companies in the world. Prior to Spredfast, Jim was an executive at Austin-based companies Lombardi Software (acquired by IBM), BetweenMarkets (acquired by Innovis) and Trilogy Software. Jim and his wife, Wanda Kay, enjoy being outdoors swimming, climbing, biking and snowboarding–with their children whenever their children are willing.
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  Heather Vickers 

  Bio

  Heather Vickers manages software product initiatives for CA Technologies. She has held high-level management positions in financial services and technology companies. From overseeing multi-million-dollar product implementations to developing professional services practices, she has more than 20 years of experience managing cross-functional teams. She is the mother of two daughters; one in Headwaters Middle School. Prior to Headwaters, Heather volunteered at Magellan International School establishing a toolkit for volunteer management while also assisting the school in implementing successful fundraising strategies