Compassionate Care for All

Welcome to The Village Centers, where every day is filled with purpose, care, and connection. We are committed to creating a welcoming and nurturing environment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through meaningful opportunities, personalized support, and community connection, we help each individual feel valued, respected, empowered, and encouraged to thrive.

Our Mission: Simple, yet profound!

Join us in building a community where growth is celebrated, abilities are nurtured, and every Villager thrives.

Our Team

Our team embodies the core values of
The Village Centers and works together to achieve our mission.

Leadership

Maritsa Andre
Executive Director
E-Mail Maritsa

Development

Gwen McCormick
Executive Assistant/
Volunteer & Marketing Manager
E-Mail Gwen
ext. 1005

Ashley Lewis
Development &
Events Manager
E-Mail Ashley
ext. 1006

Programs

Eva Aguirre
Director of Programs
E-Mail Eva
ext. 1016

Misty Cook
Activities Coordinator
E-Mail Misty
ext. 1010

Keisha Martinez
Admissions Coordinator
E-Mail Keisha
346-241-0691

HCS

Tiffany Blakey
Director of HCS
E-Mail Tiffany
ext. 1013 or
831-621-9145

Tracy Samuels Ogunsina
Residential Manager
E-Mail Tracy

Jessica Hagan
HCS Case Manager
E-Mail Jessica
ext. 1020

Lisa Grigsby
HCS Case Manager
E-Mail Lisa
ext. 1012

Board of Directors

David Bubier
Chairman of the Board

Chairman MINT National Bank

Marie Halvatzis
Secretary

Legal Consultant

Stephen King
Treasurer

Fundraising Accountant

Robert Scarfo
Finance Committee

Joel North III
Finance Committee

Jeff Brown
Finance Committee

Athanasia Badoian
Governance Committee

Monica Humphrey
Governance Committee

Paula Tobey
Development Committee

Erin Chaffee-Wells
Development Committee

Benicia Bendele
Programs Committee

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The Village Centers partners with companies and foundations in many ways including through charitable grants, employee volunteerism, matching gifts, in-kind services and support, and as employment partners for our vocational program clients.

Contact development@thevillagecenters.org if your business or foundation is interested in learning more about opportunities to partner with the Village.

CURRENT COMMUNITY PARTNERS

OUR IMPACT TOGETHER

HEB Volunteers assist with our Martial Arts class and gardening projects.

Villagers enjoying the
Comcast Computer Lab.

Villagers are employed in the community at local businesses including Kohl’s and Walgreens.

Villagers volunteer at nonprofit partners including HAAM, Houston Food Bank, and Montgomery County Food Bank

Financials

We are committed to operating with transparency and being good stewards of the funds entrusted to us by clients and donors.

Your generosity has made a lasting difference in the lives of our Villagers, creating opportunities for growth, independence, and meaningful connection. Through your support, our Day Program provides a safe and engaging environment, accessible transportation connects Villagers to jobs and community activities, and vocational partnerships open doors to inclusive employment.

Behind every statistic in this Impact Report is a life touched and a family supported. Your contributions strengthen individuals, families, and our entire community. Whether you have donated, volunteered, supported our events, or provided employment opportunities, you helped make a difference. Thank you for believing in our Villagers, celebrating their achievements, and helping them reach their full potential.

As you read this year’s Impact Report, we hope you see the meaningful difference your generosity has made in our success. Thank you for standing alongside our Villagers, celebrating their achievements, and helping them reach their fullest potential.

Impact Report 2026