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Every committee is volunteer-run by Heights neighbors. Find the one that matches what you care about — and get involved.

27
Active Committees
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Neighborhood & Advocacy
Committee
Chair
About
Land Use / Historical
Brian Richard & Anya Marmuscak
Monitors zoning proposals, development applications, and land use changes that affect Houston Heights. Advocates for historic preservation.
Urban Forestry
Angela DeWree
Works to protect and expand the tree canopy across Houston Heights streets, parks, and the esplanade.
By-Laws & Policies
Joellen Snow
Reviews and maintains HHA governance documents, organizational policies, and bylaws.
Election & Nominating
Tommy Erwin
Manages the annual board election process — accepting nominations, overseeing voting, and certifying results at the annual meeting.
Boulevard & Parks
Committee
Chair
About
Boulevard Beautification
Jim Bennett
Maintains the Heights Boulevard esplanade — plantings, clean-up coordination, and the physical upkeep of six blocks of the neighborhood's central spine.
Boulevard Art Project
Kelly Simmons & Chris Silkwood
Oversees public art installations along Heights Boulevard. Works with artists and sponsors to bring compelling work to the esplanade.
Donovan Park (Reimagine)
Idalia Guerra
Leads the campaign to restore and rebuild Donovan Park. Coordinates fundraising, community input, and the phased construction plan.
Events
Committee
Chair
About
Fun Run
Chair needed
Organizes the annual Houston Heights Fun Run — a USATF-certified 5K and 10K held each fall at Marmion Park on Heights Boulevard.
Holiday Home Tour
Ryanne Ur
Organizes the Heights Holiday Home Tour — opening historic Heights homes to the public each December.
Spring Home Tour
Kristina Cibor
Plans and executes the annual Spring Home Tour, showcasing Heights homes and gardens each spring.
Heights Rodeo & Awards Ceremony
Meredith Furnish
Plans the annual HHA awards night — Citizen of the Year, Corporate Citizen, and special recognition for neighbors who give back.
Art Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Gus Kopriva
Organizes the Heights art tour and neighborhood scavenger hunt events throughout the year.
Heights Garden Club
Dee Melancon
Brings Heights gardeners together for education, tours, and community beautification projects.
Community & Communications
Committee
Chair
About
Newsletter
Tim Dziedzic
Produces and distributes the HHA's monthly digital newsletter — keeping Heights neighbors informed on events, advocacy, and news.
Social Networks
Sarah Hogan
Manages the HHA's social media presence across platforms — sharing news, events, and community stories.
Public Relations
Tim Dziedzic
Manages HHA communications with local media and the broader Houston community.
Website
Tim Dziedzic
Maintains and develops houstonheights.org — keeping content current and the site functional for members and the public.
Archives (Secretary)
Chair needed
Maintains official HHA records, meeting minutes, and historical documents.
Membership & Operations
Committee
Chair
About
Membership
Megan Pallister
Manages member recruitment, renewals, and outreach — growing and retaining the Heights neighbors who fund the HHA's work.
Sponsorships
Kevin Chenevert
Secures business sponsorships that fund HHA events and programs — connecting Heights businesses with the community they serve.
Business
Emmanuel Núñez
Supports business member engagement and the HHA's relationship with the Heights business community.
Community Improvement Awards
Brie Kelman
Recognizes outstanding property improvements that contribute to the character and appearance of Houston Heights.
Volunteer Coordination
Tommy Erwin
Connects neighbors with volunteer opportunities across all HHA events and programs.
Constable Patrol Program
Jordan Chismar
Manages the Heights' community-funded Harris County Precinct 1 deputy patrol and subscriber program.
Finance
Keith Crane
Oversees HHA financial planning, budget review, and fiscal accountability.
Rental Manager
Dewayne Ross
Manages rentals and bookings for HHA-owned properties including Marmion Park.
Programs
Chair needed
Coordinates general HHA programming and community engagement initiatives throughout the year.
Executive
Katye Tipton
The executive committee of the board — handles time-sensitive decisions between full board meetings.
Education
Committee
Chair
About
Education
Chair needed
Engages with local schools, hosts the annual School Choice Faire, and makes grants each spring to neighborhood schools and the Heights Boulevard library.
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