Giving Society

Named in honor of our founder’s trailblazing mother, the Mary Elizabeth Society is instrumental in advancing The Holdsworth Center's mission.

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The Mary Elizabeth Society

This distinguished group of supporters contributes $10,000 or more annually to give students in Texas public schools the benefit of great leaders – from the classroom to the superintendent’s office. When you join the Mary Elizabeth Society, you become part of a community of educators, philanthropists, business leaders and advocates who are passionate about impactful leadership and improving outcomes for students. You’ll also enjoy benefits crafted exclusively for members.

Membership Benefits

Be part of a statewide network of like-minded philanthropic leaders who are engaged in making a positive, long-term impact on public education.
Receive early invitations to the Holdsworth Place the Ladder leadership speaker series and invitations to exclusive insider events.
Receive quarterly newsletter/updates from Holdsworth leadership.
Be featured in newsletters, our annual Impact Report and on the giving society webpage.
Get behind-the-scenes tours of The Holdsworth Center campus and programs.
Receive Mary Elizabeth Society branded items.

Mary Elizabeth Society Members

Susan & Stephen Butt
Charlie & Stacy Clines
Travis Danysh & Milly Wang-Danysh
Dr. Robert & Becky Gates
Robert Kaplan
Judith Lindquist
Nolan & Sandra Perez
Jim & Beverly Postl
Regina Rogers
Dr. Ruth Simmons
Ann & Karl Stern
Memo & Tammy Trevino
Suzanne & Richard Wade
Harry Yan

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