Our Team
Charles Rotramel, CEO
Since 1985, Charles Rotramel has been a steadfast voice for Houston's most vulnerable and overlooked youth. As the Chief Executive Officer of Houston reVision, Charles leads a transformative mission to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline, working to replace cycles of incarceration with a positive peer culture rooted in belonging. A native Houstonian and cum laude graduate of Rice University—where his award-winning research focused on the sociology of juvenile corrections—Charles has spent four decades bridging the gap between systemic reform and the lived reality of kids in the justice system.
His work is a unique tapestry of community-building: he is the President of the South Texas Youth Soccer Association, a seven-time state-championship coach, and a cornerstone of Houston's vibrant Hip Hop and breaking scene. At Houston reVision, Charles has cultivated a space where world-class athletes, including a US Olympian, mentor the next generation. A recipient of the Texas Governor's Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award and the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department's Myrta Fariza Humanitarian Award, Charles's life work is a testament to the belief that no child is disposable and that through kinship and restorative justice, every young person can find their way home.
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Rev. Carrie Leader, COO
A deacon in the United Methodist Church (UMC), Carrie is appointed full-time by the UMC Texas Annual Conference to reVision as the Chief of Operations. Carrie has a BFA in studio art and a Masters in education, both from UT Austin and a Masters in Church Ministry from SMU. She has previously worked as an elementary school teacher in Alief ISD, and as a compliance officer and business manager with her husband Richard’s company, First Houston Capital.
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Rachel Brownlie, Grants Director
Rachel Brownlie, Director of Grants. Rachel has worked in the areas of non-profit management, grants management, community organizing, community engagement, and youth advocacy for over thirty years. She attended the University of Evansville and its campus in Great Britain, Harlaxton College, and received a BA in Sociology/Anthropology. Rachel has completed all coursework for an MA in Urban Affairs and Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Terri Thorne, Engagement Director
Terri Thorne brings a dynamic blend of marketing and event management prowess to her role as Director of Engagement at Houston reVision with a history of successfully coordinating complex logistics and staffing for national conferences, captivating wine country events, and large-scale nonprofit fundraising. Terri now leverages her expertise to empower volunteers, craft compelling fundraising events, and nurture donor relationships while amplifying our story with strategic communications and media outreach. She also implements efficient data management systems, ensuring transparency and optimizing engagement efforts. She fosters a vibrant and results-oriented environment, ensuring every dollar, every volunteer hour, and every story shared drives us closer to fulfilling our mission.
Headshots provided by Gittings, a community partner of Houston reVision that supports our effort to break the cycle of juvenile justice and homelessness.
Direct Services Team
Jose Cardenas - Manager, Breaking Dance / Sport Program
Hector Cisneros - Navigator - School Based Program & Breaking Dance / Sport Program
Jeffrey "Jeffro" Louis - Navigator, Breaking Dance / Sport Program
Leticia Gil - Drop-in Center Coordinator
Patrick Kisindja - Data Manager & Associate Drop-in Center Coordinator
Brandon Castro - Navigator, School-Based Programs
Rev. Mary Reddick - Justice Coordinator
Kristhiam Mercado - Manager, Soccer Programs
Jose Orellana-Nulia - Navigator, Transportation
Robert Trevino Jr. - MS, LPC
Board of Directors
Kevian Conley, Board Treasurer - Rice University*
Sparkle Grueso - Sodexo Energy*
Bob Heston - LegalEASE
Kacy Menefee, Board Vice Chair - Butterfly Underground LLC
Eric Moen, Board Chair - Episcopal Health Foundation
Drew Scoggins, Board Secretary - Millennial Energy Partners
Marjan Batchelor - Mayer Brown Law Firm
Elliott Witney - ECHO Learning
Mercedes Moncada-Garcia, Rice University
Seth Hinkley - a postulant for holy orders in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas and a Master of Divinity Student at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas
Will Breyerton - Professor of Sociology at College of
the Mainland
*also affiliated with BoardLead
At reVision, we strive to interact with our youth and community in a culturally competent manner. We continuously ensure that our language, actions, and programs approach equity through a fair lens. Our front-line staff reflects the diversity of the young people we serve and have similar lived experiences. All of our staff members are trained in culturally competent and trauma-informed practices. We have further diversified our leadership by adding a youth-led junior board.
Get a glimpse of the Houston reVision staff in action below.
