WITNESS LIST
Senate Committee Report
Health & Human Services
May 21, 2025 - 8:00 AM
FOR:
Kieschnick, Kelle VP of Policy (Texas Business Leadership Council), Austin, TX
Landry, Todd Dr. (also providing written testimony) (Early Matters San Antonio), San
Antonio, TX
Miller, Charles (Texas 2036), Austin, TX
Registering, but not testifying:
FOR:
Arvin-Eagle, Bianca (Self) , Lago Vista, TX
Battaglia, Stephanie Public Policy Specialist (Texas CASA), Austin, TX
Calahan, Becky Managing Director (Philanthropy Advocates), Waco, TX
Chenelle, Rebekah Senior Vice President of Public Policy (Dallas Regional Chamber),
Dallas, TX
Judice, Kerrie Director of Policy and Advocacy (TexProtects), Dallas, TX
Laborde, Blanca (Wonderschool), Austin, TX
Mauro, Megan EVP & Chief of Staff (Texas Association of Business), Austin, TX
McKenzie, Lauren (Texans Care for Children), Austin, TX
O'Banion, Stephanie Director of Impact & Engagement (United Ways of Texas), Austin,
TX
Sabo, Jason (Children at Risk), Austin, TX
Sparks, Andrea Director of Government and Strategic Relations (Buckner International),
Dallas, TX
Streufert, Kelsey Chief Public Affairs Officer (Texas Restaurant Association), Austin, TX
Uptain, Wendy Executive Director (Early Matters Texas), Dallas, TX
Yanas, Christine VP of Policy & Advocacy (Methodist Healthcare Ministries), San
Antonio, TX
AGAINST:
Sepulveda, Frances (Self) , San Antonio, TX
Thurber, Juliette (Self) , San Antonio, TX
ON:
Keith, Melody (Texas Education Agency), Round Rock, TX
Martinez, Monica (Texas Education Agency), Austin, TX
Wilson, Allison (Texas Workforce Commission), Austin, TX
Providing written testimony:
FOR:
Kinney, Ari Director, EC-12 Policy (The Commit Partnership), Dallas, TX
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