Vickie L. Allen joined Educational First Steps in June of 2019. Previously, Vickie was senior vice president of development at United Way of Tarrant County. She has also worked for WiNGS and consulted in Texas and St. Paul, Minnesota. In St. Paul, she was an assistant professor/co-chair of the business…
Ken Gilliam joined Educational First Steps in July 2021. In his role he oversees all accounting functions of the organization. After a ten-year career in retail management, Ken has worked in accounting for 14 years working with governmental, higher education, and non-profit organizations. Ken comes to us from the North…
Dominique S. McCain is a change management expert and organizational solutions maven. She’s spent over twenty-years capacity building and working directly with influencers and thought leaders in identifying and implementing solutions to some of their most thorny challenges. A proven cartographer of connection with diverse, educational leadership experience in both…
David Smith is a professionally trained historian, educator, and development leader with over fifteen years of experience, inside academia as well as the local nonprofit sector, in advancing education as a means to help build economic opportunity and greater social equity for communities across North Texas. At Educational First Steps,…
Vanessa joined Educational First Steps (EFS) in February of 2023. A native Texan, she grew up in Oak Cliff before moving to Grapevine just prior to middle school. Vanessa has worked in Development for over 20 years. As Vice President of Development, she cultivates excellent relationships with donors and corporate…
Teel Wilkinson is an accomplished Human Resources professional with over five years’ experience and has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration HR from Texas Women’s University. She is knowledgeable in recruiting, talent development, and employee relations. Wilkinson joins Educational First Steps as the Director of Human Resources….
Savannah Espiritu is an effective Events and Marketing professional with over five years of experience and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child, Adult, and Family Services from Iowa State University. She consistently utilizes her expertise in marketing communications, fundraising, and event management to surpass goals and increase the impact…
