Ken Sheirr joined Family Houston in 2024. Previously Sheirr was CMO with the Rockets and oversaw all areas of the team’s brand, philanthropy, customer experience, digital, retail, and event operations, and led all revenue-driving marketing efforts. He was also instrumental in the opening of Toyota Center, strategic planning for inaugural sponsorship deals and overseeing third-party facility operations. Sheirr has also consulted for small businesses on operations and marketing strategies, as well as taught graduate and undergraduate classes in sports management at Sam Houston State University.

Jessica Cisneros joined Family Houston in 2012. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas and her M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Houston. She is a Texas board approved Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and has a passion towards working with staff to help them reach full licensure. She is also a Board Certified Coach through the Center of Credentialing and Education. Mrs. Cisneros has worked in both corporate and non-profit organizations and has over fifteen years of supervisory experience coaching others. 

Kimberlyn Clarkson joined Family Houston in 2024 and brings 20 years of fundraising and leadership experience in the Greater Houston community. She previously served as Chief Advancement Officer of San José Clinic – a century-old charity clinic serving Houston’s uninsured and underserved with primary and specialty care - and as Director of Advancement at Ronald McDonald House of Greater Houston/Galveston. Her foundational belief is that society should invest in our youth and families to ensure healthy futures for all. Read more.

Karen Mayfield has been a part of Family Houston for over 20 years! Before joining our team, she worked in corporate accounting, and earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Karen has also volunteered on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for the Space City Chapter of National Charity League. 

Kathy Abshire joined Family Houston in 2023. She is a Certified Public Accountant with an undergraduate degree in finance from Texas A&M University. She has more than 25 years of financial, accounting, and management experience in both industry and with nonprofit organizations. She has also served within many nonprofit organizations as a volunteer, and in positions that range extensively – all the way from assisting Special Olympics participants to the role of Board Treasurer.

With over 20 years of dedicated nonprofit experience, Aleshia Tripps joined Family Houston in 2006, where she began delivering essential services to clients with an unwavering commitment to community well-being. Rising through the ranks from Coordinator all the way to Chief Program Officer, Aleshia brings vision and expertise to her role. Her dedication to lifelong learning has led her to participate in leadership programs, including Rice University’s Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies and the Emerging Leaders Program. She is enrolled in the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence for Nonprofit Leadership program. Aleshia is passionate about leading and inspiring her teams to achieve excellence, fostering a culture of compassion and innovation that amplifies Family Houston’s impact on the communities it serves.