Whit Ewen, Board President, is an Austin native and University of Texas graduate, business leader, entrepreneur, and investor. Formerly a senior leader at Dell in Europe, he now builds companies and invests in health, technology and community-supporting enterprises. Whit serves on civic and nonprofit boards, advocating for inclusive, vibrant urban spaces.

Charles Coats oversees the home buying program at Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity, guiding family recruitment, funding, loan compliance, and mortgage servicing. He collaborates with community and government leaders to advance housing policy in Brazos County. A Texas A&M Bush School graduate, he volunteers teaching English and civics to aspiring U.S. citizens.

Ruben Garza, is an employment litigator licensed in Texas and Ohio who represents clients in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings. He previously served with the U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General’s Honors Program, clerking for immigration judges in Houston. Ruben also serves as a Strong Towns Local Conversation Leader, organizing community dialogue on resilient local place-making.

Hannah Shulman has built her career in local government, focusing on government efficiency, transparency, and accountability. She currently works for Harris County, where she leads performance management and supports implementation of the Countywide Strategic Plan. Her previous experience includes roles with the City of Sugar Land and New York City Council. Outside of her professional work, Hannah serves as a Strong Towns Local Conversation Leader and runs Hourbanism, a Houston-based book club dedicated to urbanist literature.

Bryan Tony is Executive Director of the Dallas Housing Coalition and founder of BGT Strategies, a Dallas-based public policy and advocacy firm. His work focuses on housing affordability, land use, and urban policy. He previously held policy roles with the Dallas Regional Chamber and The Real Estate Council, building cross-sector coalitions around housing solutions.

Alice Woods is the owner of Broadleaf Community Consulting, an Austin-based community engagement firm that supports affordable housing organizations across Texas with community outreach and public relations. She also serves as the Chair of the City of Austin Planning Commission and Vice-Chair of the Austin Housing Coalition, where she advocates for sustainable land use reform, housing affordability, and safer bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.