Dallas, TX – March 12, 2025 – Jubilee Park & Community Center is pleased to announce the addition of nine new members to its Board of Directors. These individuals bring a wide range of knowledge in finance, real estate, human resources, faith-based leadership, and more.

The newly appointed board members are:

1. Chris Belknap, Vice President and Treasurer – Chief Financial Officer, Integral Consulting
2. Laura Christal, Assistant Treasurer – Audit Partner, KPMG LLP
3. Amanda Austin – Director of Human Resources, Dialexa, an IBM Company
4. Susan Barnicoat – Vestry Representative, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
5. Adele Broughton – Real Estate Agent, Compass
6. Casey Fries – Managing Director, Goldman Sachs
7. Chris Girata – Rector, Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
8. Glenda Olvera – Jubilee Park Community Resident
9. Mike Schetzel – Chief of Staff, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Chris Belknap and Laura Christal will also take on key roles as Officers, with Chris Belknap serving as Vice President & Treasurer and Laura Christal as the Assistant Treasurer. Additionally, we are thrilled to welcome veteran Board member Kristy Romo as Jubilee’s 2025 Board Chair and returning Board member, Allison Bovard, as Vice President and Secretary.

“We are honored to welcome nine incredible new leaders to our Board of Directors,” said Marissa Castro Mikoy, President & CEO of Jubilee Park & Community Center. “Their combined expertise will help us further our mission and empower neighbors across our 62-block community. Together, we are creating something truly special.”

“Having served six years on the Jubilee Board, I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity,” said Kristy Romo, Jubilee Park & Community Center’s new Board Chair. “Jubilee is a hidden gem with impact that stems from everyone’s dedication—community members, staff, supporters, volunteers, and Board members, and I can’t wait to continue playing a role in carrying this work forward.”

As Jubilee enters a new year, its newly appointed Board members will play a crucial role in shaping strategic initiatives, ensuring sustainable growth, and guiding Jubilee as it continues its work across the Social Determinants of Health through programs in Education, Opportunity, Housing & Workforce, Health, and Safety.

About Jubilee Park & Community Center 
For 28 years, Jubilee Park & Community Center has been a vibrant hub for community-led transformation in Southeast Dallas. We partner with residents to foster sustainable change through Education, Opportunity, Housing & Workforce, Health, and Safety.

At Jubilee, we believe lasting change comes from within the community, tapping into strengths our neighbors already possess to empower families to build a thriving neighborhood where everyone can flourish. Our focus on collaboration and long-term impact ensures that we not only address immediate needs but also create pathways to success for future generations.

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