LEADERSHIP
TEAM
OUR VISION
KCC's vision is to connect families through community engagement, serving our communities with dedication.
Sandra Bryant
Founder, President & CEO
Sandra Bryant is the founder, President, and CEO of KCC. Her role is a natural extension of her decades-long commitment to leadership and service in the greater Hays County community. With extensive experience and strong connections to her community, parents, taxpayers, businesses, civic organizations, and elected officials, Sandra brings unique insights and perspectives that drive the organization and its mission.
Chris Villanueva
Vice President
Chris Villanueva is a local entrepreneur and 20-year Information Technology professional. He is the controlling owner for a local Smoothie King franchise. Chris manages vendor & corporate relations, product, marketing, 3rd-party partnerships, and technology strategy for the business. Smoothie King is a privately-held company. Its mission is to promote active, healthy lifestyles with proprietary “clean blend” nutritional products. Smoothie King Buda (Store #2118) is scheduled to open in Summer 2024 at the new “Corner on Main” retail development.
Holly Raymond
Treasurer
Holly is an Austin native who earned her bachelors and masters in professional accountancy from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001. She has twenty years of accounting experience in nonprofit strategy, finance and operations advisement and currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance & Risk for Upbring, a nonprofit organization working to break the cycle of child abuse. Their $100M+ budget and 1100 staff members provide social services such as foster care, adoption, residential treatment centers, and education across the state of Texas.
Maria Alvarado
Secretary
Maria is a strategic communications advisor with expertise spanning the public and private sectors, and guides clients in message development and media relations, helping elevate branding and advance broader strategies. Her past and current clients include Fortune 500 and 50 corporations; start-ups and industry disruptors; public advocacy and not-for profit organizations; political candidates; and trade associations.
Keeping Communities Connected
Board Member
Open position.
Lakettra Priestly
Mentor
LaKettra Priestly is a licensed clinical social worker, owner, and operator of Hope Family Guidance PLLC. Hope Family Guidance PLLC is an individual therapy practice providing psychotherapy and case management services to individuals and families. LaKettra founded the practice on the social work premise of meeting individuals where they are and supporting them in making life changes to improve their overall mental health and well being.
Essence Truesdell
Social Media Creator
Full bio coming soon.