Board of Directors

COLLEGE COMMUNITY CAREER

Marcy McConnell Murphy

President

Marcy completed her Bachelors of Science and Masters of Natural Science from the University of Oklahoma and taught Science in middle schools in Fort Bend ISD for 19 years. She was the head of the Science department for 16 years. Ms. Murphy was named Secondary Teacher of the year in 2000 for Fort Bend ISD. She currently works as a Field Supervisor with ACT, a teacher alternative certification pathway. Marcy, Sean, her husband and their son, Liam, live in Katy, Texas. Ms. Murphy joined the Board of Directors in September 2015.

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Steven M. Bradshaw

Steven M. Bradshaw

Secretary

Mr. Bradshaw has over 30 years of experience in the global logistics and transportation industry and currently serves as the Managing Director at Global Logistics Solutions. From 2005 to 2009, he served as Vice President – Administration of Premium Drilling, Inc., an offshore drilling contractor that provides jack-up drilling services to the oil and gas industry in the United States and internationally. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President of Skaugen PetroTrans, Inc. from 2001 to 2003 and as President, Refined Products Division at Kirby Corporation, from 1992 to 1996. Mr. Bradshaw also served as an officer in the United States Navy and holds an MBA from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Cheryl K. Suter

Cheryl K. Suter

Treasurer

Cheryl K. Suter is a graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. She worked as an accountant in Houston for eight years for Getty Oil Company, which later merged with Texaco Inc. She served in various capacities in gas producing accounting within the comptroller’s department. Upon leaving Texaco, she established a small business specializing in the design and fabrication of window treatments and other home decor. Cheryl is an active volunteer in the Greater Houston area for over 30 years, serving various roles in supporting local non-profits.

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Raymorris Barnes

Raymorris Barnes

Board Member

Raymorris Barnes is starting his twelfth year in education. He works in central administration in Spring Branch ISD as a Coordinator for Administration, Performance, and Support. Originally from Biloxi, Mississippi, Raymorris arrived in Houston in the fall of 2000 on an athletic scholarship to Rice University. He received a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s in the Arts of Teaching while becoming a 4 year letterman on the football team. He has taught various grade levels of English as well as coached varsity football and varsity track while working in Pearland ISD. He arrived in Spring Branch in 2011 as a grade level assistant principal at Northbrook High School. Raymorris has made a career out of educating students not only about the importance of academics, but also about the importance of being a positive contributor to society. Raymorrs and his wife Erica have four children with two of them attending school in Spring Branch ISD.

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Dr. Jacqueline Hawkins

Dr. Jacqueline Hawkins

Board Member

Dr. Jacqueline Hawkins has a Doctorate of Education and has served in various capacities at the University of Houston. She is a tenured Associate Professor in Special Education at the College Of Education and has served as department chair. She has served as Chair of the UH Academic Accommodations Committee (AAEC). She is an Associate Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Outreach and an Associate Dean of Administration and Operations. Dr. Hawkins is co-author of many grants ranging from the US Department of Education to private foundation grants raising over $9 million and counting. Dr. Hawkins has longstanding partnerships with nonprofit organizations including the National College Access Network. Dr. Hawkins joined CCC's board in December 2017.

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Michael Day

Board Member

Michael Day has a B.S. Mathematics from the University of Maryland and a M.B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He worked twelve years at Ernst & Young (8 in Washington, DC and 4 in London) in Economic and Financial Consulting and six years at Louis Dreyfus Energy Trading and Duke Energy as a Risk Management Executive. Mike transitioned into a business owner in the Energy Industry and currently is a realtor with Sothebys. Mike is married to Linda and they have two sons. Colin is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and serves as a Naval Officer in San Diego and Greg is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University and sells software in Austin.

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Kathleen Fenelon

Board Member

Kathleen S. Fenelon earned a B.A. in English from Fairfield University in Fairfield CT and a J.D. from New York University School of Law. She practiced corporate law in New York City and Connecticut for a number of years before moving to Houston. Once settled in Texas, Kathleen taught paralegal courses for several years before returning to practicing law, first with Baker Botts LLP and then as general counsel at Hudson Products Corporation. Upon her retirement, Kathleen has served on the Board of the Ft. Bend Women's Center, volunteered as a docent at the Museum of Natural Science and participated in several church-based ministries. Kathleen also works part-time at a local yoga studio, promoting health and wellness in the community.

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Mary Jensen

Board Member

Mary Jensen and her family moved from Michigan to Sugar Land, Texas in 2011. Mary has a B. A. degree in English from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mary served on the Board of Directors of East Grand Rapids Aquatics and Club Wolverine swim clubs which are United States Swimming sanctioned teams. She was the Fundraising Chair for Club Wolverine. Mary and her husband have three grown children. Mary has worked for Fort Bend ISD as well as Sugar Land Baptist preschool.

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RaChell Hunt

Board Member

RaChell Hunt is an Assistant District Attorney with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. She is dedicated to trying clean, fair cases ensuring justice for the citizens of Harris County, Texas. RaChell is a member of Crime Stoppers of Houston Young Professionals and the Houston Bar Association. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Xavier University of Louisiana and her Juris Doctorate from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law. She has been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas since 2007. RaChell attends Fallbrook Church, where she serves in the Usher Ministry. In her leisure time, RaChell enjoys baking, reading mysteries, and spending time with family and friends.

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Jennifer A. Small

Au.D., MBS, CCC-A 

Board Member

Dr. Small is Vice President of Operations, Ambulatory Care Services for Harris Heath System. Jennifer is a graduate of Willowridge High School and went onto receive her undergraduate and masters degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Small received her Doctorate degree in Audiology from the University of Florida and her M.B.A. from the University of Houston. As a first generation college student from a low income background, Dr. Small can relate well to what the challenges our students are facing. Dr. Small has served on the medical side of the healthcare field as well as on the business side. She has numerous professional awards and is a published national author. Jennifer is also fluent in Spanish. Jennifer joined the board in February 2021.

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