About Us

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Dorothy's experiences as a 3 time cancer thriver gave her the drive to form The Atrium Foundation. Dorothy is a native Austinite, she graduated from St. Edward's University with a Bachelor of Science in Business & Management and is a Technology Program Manager. She is an advocate for breast and ovarian cancer awareness, where as a volunteer for organizations such as The KK125 Foundation, The Breast Cancer Resource Center, and The Susan G. Komen Foundation, she has given public testimony, fund-raised and volunteered to support their missions.

She is also a published author and is open for speaking engagements or attending support group sessions.

Alicia is our Chief Compliance Director and Treasurer, she will support us with ensuring we are meeting the requirements of being a non-profit. She is currently the controller and human resources administrator for Longnecker & Associate’s Houston office. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston. She is also a member of the American Business Women’s Association, Texas Business Women’s Association and American Society of Women Accountants. 

Alicia has over 20 years of accounting, finance administration and management experience. Mrs. Wilson has lead companies through change and challenge toward profitable growth. She is a strategic problem solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency across all levels of the organization. 

Andra is the foundations Secretary & Chief Operations Director who will support our networking & outreach, grant writing, and the foundations operational needs. She currently lives in Burlington VT, with her husband Blake and fur child Jasper. She enjoys spending all her time outside, hiking, biking, swimming and exploring new places, as well as forwarding community efforts like IgniteTalks. She was born in Romania and has since lived in two countries, and four different US states. 

Andra studied biochemistry at the University of Washington in Seattle. Although she now works in the tech industry, her love of science has still remained true. 

She is eager to see the Atrium Foundation sore and bring solace to those battling Cancer through our work. 

Diane is our Chief Development Officer,

who will support fundraising, marketing, 

and event planning.  She received her Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing & Management from the University of Houston. She spent 24 years in the hospitality industry, focused on managing restaurants, organizing events and community relations.   
“The idea that we can provide emotional support to individuals battling cancer is incomparable to anything I will ever do in my life.” 

Maribel is our Chief Relations Officer who will provide her expertise as a people first recruiter to help us form our grant programs and overall organization strategy.  She prides herself in  building and maintaining  close relationships, and excels at customer service.