KATHLEEN ZIMMERMANN, NANCY KRENEK, CAROLYN SCHWARZ

Kathleen Zimmermann is the executive director of Not Your Ordinary School (NYOS) Charter School and has garnered more than 25 years of experience within the fields of education, operations and financial management. Now she's leading the charge in the construction of a new campus facility for NYOS, opening Summer 2021.

Nancy Krenek is a pioneer researcher and therapist in equine-assisted services, promoting “Healing Thru Horses” for children, adults and veterans throughout Central Texas. In 1998, Krenek founded ROCK in Georgetown, TX, where she currently serves as CEO. She is also a professor and leader at TAMU.

Carolyn Schwarz joined Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas as CEO in 2013. Previously, she led Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), which provides access to health care for Austin's musicians. Recognitions include Austinite of the Year at the Austin Under 40 Awards and an Austin Business Journal Profiles in Power Award.