Board of Trustees
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The Harris Center Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees

The Harris Center’s nine-member volunteer Board of Trustees is appointed by the Harris County Commissioners. The Sheriff of Harris County also participates as is outlined in legislation. The trustees have various professional backgrounds, bringing expertise in the areas of criminal justice, health care, business, research, management and rehabilitation services. The Board volunteers their time and skills by participating in regular and ad hoc meetings, training sessions and Harris Center events. We are grateful for their service.

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Shaukat Zakaria, Chairperson of the Board
Shaukat Zakaria
Chairperson of the Board

Board Member since April 2016

Member, Resource Committee
Member, Quality Committee
Member, Governance Committee

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Lois Moore, BSN, M. ED., LHD, FACHE, Vice Chairperson of the Board
Lois Moore, BSN, M. ED., LHD, FACHE
Vice Chairperson of the Board

Board Member since February 2013

Chair, Audit Committee
Member, Program Committee
Member, Quality Committee

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George Santos, M.D., Vice Chairperson of the Board
George Santos, M.D.
Vice Chairperson of the Board

Board Member since Dec 2016

Chair, Quality Committee
Member, Resource Committee
Member, Audit Committee

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Bonnie C. Hellums, M. ED., LMFT, LCDC, AAC, JD, Board Member
Bonnie C. Hellums, M. ED., LMFT, LCDC, AAC, JD
Board Member

Board Member since Aug 2016

Chair, Program Committee
Member, Audit Committee

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Gerald W. Womack, Board Member
Gerald W. Womack
Board Member

Board Member since Dec 1992

Chair, Audit Committee
Member, Program Committee
Member, Quality Committee

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Board Member, Robin Gearing
Robin E. Gearing Ph.D.
Board Member

Board Member since Feb 2020

Member, Resource Committee 
Member, Quality Committee
Member, Program Committee
Member, Audit Committee

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Jim Lykes, Board Member
Jim Lykes
Board Member

Board Member since Oct 2019

Chair, Governance Committee
Member, Resource Committee
Member, Quality Committee
Member, Program Committee
Member, Audit Committee

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Natali Hurtado, Board Member
Natali Hurtado
Board Member

Board Member since Jul 2022

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Max A. Miller, Jr, MTh, D. D., Board Member
Max A. Miller, Jr, MTh, D. D.
Board Member

Board Member since Jul 2022

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Board Member, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez
Ex-Officio Board Member

Board Member since September 2019

Board Meetings and Announcements

The Harris Center for Mental Health & IDD Board of Trustees meets monthly through Committees and a Full Board meeting.

  • Resource, Program, Quality and Audit Committees meet on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month beginning at 8:30am.
  • The Governance Committee and Full Board meeting on the fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month beginning at 8:30am. The Full Board Meeting is scheduled for 9:30am.
  • Please visit the calendar on this website to confirm all meetings. November and December Committee and Board Meetings is often rescheduled due to the holidays.
  • All meetings are held at 9401 Southwest Freeway in room #109. The public may sign up to speak at the time of arrival.

All past events and meetings can be found at our Archives page.

Governance Committee Meeting - March 28th
The next board meeting is right around the corner

The next full board meeting is scheduled for March 28th, 2023, at 9:15 a.m.at 9401 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074 Board Room # 109

Meeting packet