Planning Council's Role
The Planning Council provides general oversight to the Reentry Roundtable and assures that the Roundtable's work is consistent with its mission and vision.
The Planning Council's functions include:
- Identifying, recruiting, and informing stakeholders
- Palnning and executing Roundtable meetings and forums
- Coordinating committees and workgroups
- Developing strategies and action plans
- Identifying goals and timelines
- Ensuring outcomes are met
- Providing fiscal oversight, including identifying and securing funding and other necessary resources.
Executive Committee
Vice Chair
Don Tracy
Austin Community College
RAP Representative
Carl F. Hunter II, M.Div
Building Promise USA
Nominating Committee
Marissa Latta
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Helen Gaebler, JD
UT School of Law
Don Tracy
Austin Community College
Planning Council Members
Carolyn Brown, LMSW
Travis County Correctional Facility
David Clauss, LMSW
American YouthWorks
Sherri Cogbill
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Pastor Charles Moody
The Rock ATX
Katy Jo Muncie
Capital Area Private Defender Service
Rodolfo (Rudy) Pérez, Jr.
Travis County Adult Probation
Hank Perret
Community Representative
Kimberly Pierce
Travis County Justice Planning
Joe Ramirez
Texas Veterans Commission
Melissa Shearer, LBSW, JD
Travis County Mental Health Public Defender
Louella Tate, Ph.D.
Community Representative
Peter Valdez, LMSW
City of Austin Community Court
Alex Villarreal
Integral Care
Interested in Joining the Planning Council?
Membership in the Roundtable is open to organizations and individuals who confirm their interest in supporting our mission and work. If you are interested in membership, please contact info@reentryroundtable.org to learn more.
Meeting Minutes
Minutes are available online for monthly Planning Council meetings from the past 3-4 years:
Planning Council Member Interviews:
