
2023-24 Executive Board

President 2023-2024
Christi Dammert
A 7th generation Texan, Christi grew up in Dallas and graduated with a BA in Political Science from the University of North Texas. Her goal for this year is to highlight and celebrate 100 years of improving health in Central Texas.

President-Elect
Karin Foster
A graduate of the University of Texas, Karen has been a member of the TCMA since 1996. She has held various roles and especially loves political advocacy and community service.

Secretary
Beth O'Farrell
Beth joined the TCMA in 1998 and has served in many roles over the years. She has a Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Beth enjoys travel, hiking, exercise, live music, and cooking.

Parliamentarian
Shannon McNeil
Shannon grew up in Houston and spent her professional life in journalism and advertising. She has 2 adult children and enjoys trail walking, exploring new restaurants and travelling.

Treasurer
Alison Queralt
Alison is the mom of 2 boys and enjoys running and spending time outside. She is a long time TCMA member who enjoys reading books in her free time.

Treasurer-Elect
Kathy Trizna
Kathy is serving a second term in the Treasurer and Elect position. She has worked in her husbands dermatology office and is very involved in the TCMA Book Review. Kathy is an avid gardener.

VP Membership
Inga Ruckman
Inga spent her professional life as a certified project manager professional for IBM. She loves dogs, enjoys practicing yoga, weight training, running, ballet, opera and musical theatre.

VP Membership Elect
Edie Finch
A member of the TCMA since the early 1990s, Edie has served the organization that she loves in various capacities and is a perfect fit for sharing that with prospective members. A real estate agent and an avid book reader, Edie is up on all the new things happening in Austin.

VP Community Service Co-Chairs
Wendy Propst & Melissa Smith
Both Wendy and Melissa have served as President of the TCMA, they are back for an encore in the Community Service space that they both love and share a passion for.

VP Community Service Elect
Ashley Whitfield
Ashley is originally from Indiana and now makes her home in Austin. She has 2 children and assists in her husbands plastic surgery practice.

VP Financial Development
Cathy Thompson
Cathy grew up in a military family and worked professionally as a toxicologist. She now enjoys fused glass, professional soccer and gardening.

VP Financial Devolpment Elect
Verlaine MacClements
Originally from South Africa, Verlaine now makes her home in Austin. She devotes many hours to community service projects and is glad to assist the medical Alliance with their efforts.

VP Programs
Lara Norris
Originally from Michigan, Lara has guided the Alliance in many ways, from Programs to the Chic Ladies group, she makes sure all birthdays are celebrated and all restaurants explored.

VP Medical Affairs
Cindy Blaydon
After serving in the military as a Registered Dietician, Cindy and her husband, Sean, moved to Austin with their 2 children. She loves the social and networking aspects of the TCMA and has served in numerous positions.
Deneitra serves as the Foundation Chair for Jack and Jill of America, Austin Chapter; Austin Partner in Educationmentor through Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., Austin Alumnae Chapter, and Ten Thousand Villages volunteer. Professionally, she serves as CFO for the Wade Alliance