Our Board

The Houston Group

A native of Houston, Cullen Atchison joined The Houston Group in 2018 as a Director. Cullen is responsible for originating debt and equity investments on all property types. Prior to joining The Houston Group, Cullen served as Vice President of a private real estate investment firm in Dallas, where he was responsible for the acquisition and management of numerous commercial real estate investments across the United States. Cullen received a B.B.A. with a concentration in Finance from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. Cullen joined the Board of Directors for Wonders & Worries in 2022, as the first board member in the Houston market, with the goal of expanding services and awareness in a new market for Wonders & Worries.

Atlassian

Lindsey Boyd is a senior product manager at Atlassian. She has 15 years of experience in marketing, product management, fundraising, strategic planning, and program management. Prior to shifting to tech, Lindsey spent the first part of her career in nonprofits, previously serving as the Development Director of Wonders & Worries. The organization’s mission and vision remain close to her heart and she’s excited to stay involved. A native Texan, Lindsey attended the University of Texas (hook ’em!) and lives in Georgetown with her husband and five pets. In her spare time, you can find her reading a good book, knitting, or traveling the world in search of great food.

Austin Regional Clinic

Anurekha (Anu) Chadha, MD, is the Director of Clinical Research at Austin Regional Clinic and has a clinical practice there, specializing in rheumatology. She is board certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. Dr. Chadha has extensive experience in research and has managed a multitude of clinical trials. She is married to Punit Chadha, MD, an oncologist. Anu enjoys traveling and supporting local charities.

Technology Leader

Brian Cornelius holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and has been a resident of the Austin area for more than two decades. With several years of military service under his belt, Brian is a dedicated technology leader focused on spearheading software development for cutting-edge communication technology and solutions that cater to the needs of individuals, including military personnel and the wider community, dedicated to our safety.
Drawing from his military background, Brian possesses a deep understanding of the psychological impact of illness and loss on individuals and their loved ones.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Brian is an avid pilot and finds solace and joy in activities such as running and mountain biking. He is deeply committed to community involvement and previously served as an active board member for a STEM nonprofit, contributing to its growth from its inception until its closure.

In November 2021, Brian joined the esteemed ranks of Wonders & Worries as a Board Member, thanks to a heartfelt recommendation from his close friend, Dr. John Gillis, Jr., with whom he shares a friendship spanning over 15 years. Brian’s professional collaboration with John on the initial software development of LeadershipX further demonstrates his dedication to advancing the community.
Outside of his professional and community commitments, Brian’s philanthropic spirit shines through his ongoing contributions to support the unhoused and those facing food insecurities through donations to organizations like the Central Texas Food Bank and United Way of Central Texas. Brian resides in Round Rock with his wife, Angela, and they are proud parents to one child, Devin, who is currently pursuing their college education in Colorado.

Texas Oncology

Helen Dinkelspiel Eshed, MD is a board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist at Texas Oncology where she serves on the executive committee. She has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and da Vinci robotic surgery, complex pelvic surgery, and radical surgery for advanced cancers, as well as chemotherapeutic and novel treatments for gynecologic cancers. Dr. Eshed is actively involved in clinical trials to individualize patient care and improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life.

Through her gynecologic oncology patients, Dr. Eshed understands first-hand the importance of the services Wonders & Worries provides with professional support for children and teenagers navigating the challenges of a parent with a serious illness such as cancer. Wonders & Worries has played a pivotal role in supporting her patients and their families, making a profound impact on their lives.

Dr. Eshed also serves on the board of the Flatwater Foundation, which provides cancer patients and their families with access to mental health services. She lives in Austin with her husband Haggai, son Hudson, daughter Harper, and their dog Mia the Vizsla. They enjoy hiking, skiing, and running and have participated in multiple marathons and Ironman triathlons.

Lauren is a mom to three precious children and wife to her loving and supportive husband, Conrad, where they met at Texas Christian University almost 20 years ago. While getting her private pilot’s license, Lauren was in sales and marketing at Textron Aviation selling Citations and King Airs in Colorado, Texas, and Louisiana. She has worked with Houston’s premier local magazine, PaperCity, covering social and charitable events around Houston. In addition to Wonders and Worries, Lauren is involved with The Brookwood Community and her children’s school.

Steve has been an active member of Austin’s tech community for 21 years and counting.  As a proud husband and father to 4 kids, Steve and his wife Kristen Patton relied on the amazing services provided by Wonders & Worries during Kristen’s heart attacks and subsequent transplant in 2016. Steve and Kristen served as co-chairs for the 2019 W&W Unmasked Gala and have seen first hand the enormous benefits W&W provides to families and the Central Texas community. As a Board member, Steve is excited to help advance Wonders & Worries’ vision to serve Texas families and beyond.

Alpha School

Rachel Goodlad, M.Ed., brings experience as a current client as well as in education and business development to her role at Wonders & Worries. Rachel is a mom to two young children, Fitz and Quinn, and found Wonders & Worries immensely helpful as they learned to process their emotions regarding her husband’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis.

With nearly two decades of leadership in strategic planning and a deep commitment to empowering youth and families, Rachel currently works for an Austin-based educational technology startup, focusing on personalized learning experiences.

Rachel’s dedication to community service extends to her involvement with several cancer-related nonprofits, including Kesem, Cancer Support Network and the Memorial Hermann Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center, where one of the Houston Wonders & Worries’ offices is housed. A Baylor University graduate with a Master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, Rachel is also preparing to lead Junior League of The Woodlands as president in its 35th anniversary year. As a board member, Rachel is excited to use her skills to help advance the Wonders & Worries mission and support families across Texas and beyond.

Shattuck Labs

Kristen has been involved with Wonders & Worries since returning to Austin in 2019 following the loss of her husband to cancer, during which time Wonders & Worries was invaluable in connecting Kristen to counseling resources for her children. Having had prior experience at a large, national foundation, Kristen first joined the Development Committee to help advise on fundraising strategy and was excited to join the Board to further contribute to the organization’s important mission.

After graduating from the University of Virginia and Wharton School of Business, Kristen worked across a range of industries, including investment banking, consulting, education, healthcare and biotech. She currently serves as Senior Director, Alliance Management, at Shattuck Labs, where she is able to use her skills in support of cancer drug development. She lives in Austin with her three teenage children, Georgia, Bennett and Rex, and their dog, Poppy.

NXP

Chris Jensen is executive vice president and chief human resources officer of NXP Semiconductors. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of the company’s global human resources function, people strategy and fostering an inclusive culture to achieve NXP’s business objectives.

Chris has been with NXP since the merger with Freescale in 2015 and was integral to the cultural integration of the two companies.  He has extensive experience in leading the various functions across human resources, with strength in change management, compensation and benefits design, and mergers and acquisitions.

Prior to Freescale, Chris held executive human resources positions at Applied Materials and Tandem Computers. Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in organizational behavior from the University of San Francisco and graduated Beta Gamma Sigma with his MBA from Baylor University.

In addition to his corporate roles, Chris has been an adjunct professor in the Executive MBA Program at Baylor University since 2007. And in 2024, he joined the Wonders & Worries board, where he is excited to bring his extensive background to this 501(c)(3). Along with his son and daughter, Chris is an avid scuba diver.

Community Volunteer

Nicole was introduced to Wonders & Worries through its work with multiple families she holds dear. After witnessing both the need for Wonders & Worries services and the profoundly positive impact they have, she felt called to help further the mission.

Nicole graduated from Tulane University with a degree in economics before embarking on a career in hospitality. She owned and operated hotels, restaurants and lodges in Arizona and Alaska prior to moving to Austin with her husband Brian. They have two incredible kids and one crazy dog. Nicole is an active member of her community and has served on the Board of the Rollingwood Women’s Club, Young Men’s Service League and St. Andrew’s and Trinity Episcopal School’s Parent Councils. She loves traveling, live music, walks around the lake and family movie nights at home.

Anne was originally introduced to Wonders & Worries through her affiliation with the Children’s Bereavement Center when the organization was new to the city.

Growing up in San Antonio, Anne has been involved in philanthropy since college days, giving her time, talents and financial support to a wide range of local and national nonprofits. Organizing and event planning are both personal and professional passions. This unique experience has served her well with her prior board affiliations.

Anne enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors at the beach or the mountains, traveling, entertaining and being creative. Anne is married to Marc and has two fur babies, Gus and Rowdy (both Boykin Spaniels). In her spare time Anne can be found at dog shows, competing in dog centric activities like FastCat and Dock Diving and receiving multiple titles for both dogs.

Myriad

Hillary’s passion for Wonders & Worries is fueled by her family’s experience navigating cancer. When her youngest brother Ian was just 10, their father Ted was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Her brother’s adolescence and teen years were influenced by the rollercoaster of treatment cycles, victories in remission, setbacks in relapse, anticipatory grief, and finally the loss of their father. Carrying her dad’s spirit for helping others, Hillary is dedicated to the Wonders & Worries mission to ease the challenges serious illness and injury present to families with young children.

An Oregon native, Hillary built her sales and marketing career in Connecticut and California, ultimately finding her forever home in Austin. Professionally, she is devoted to empowering families to understand their genetic risk for conditions that impact their lives, improving their ability to prevent and manage, reduce their risk of developing cancer, or identify medications that may be best suited for their genetic makeup. She has been an active supporter of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, raising more than $40,000 for the organization. Hillary is an alumna of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication and the University of Oregon.

Ascension Medical Group

Meaghan Mooney, RN, BSN, OCN is an oncology certified registered nurse. She works at Ascension Medical Group as Chief of Staff, as well as a Quality and Patient Safety nurse.

Meaghan obtained her bachelor degree in nursing at Fairfield University in Connecticut. She currently serves on the Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies advisory board. She has previously worked at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, Seton Medical Center Austin and Texas Oncology. Through her clinical experience, Meaghan understands how a serious illness can impact the entire family. Having grown up in Austin, she is excited to support children and families through Wonders & Worries.

Jeannine first learned about Wonders & Worries in 2010 while working for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. She referred many Austin area families for support and then became a client herself in 2018, gaining valuable tools to support her teenage son through his father’s cancer journey and passing. She believes wholeheartedly in the transformational mission of Wonders & Worries as she’s witnessed, many times over, the impact of a parent’s illness on their children, no matter what their age. Gratefully, her 16-year-old is now a thriving college junior and has launched his own cancer charity and support group on campus.

A mission-driven business leader, Jeannine has spent her corporate and nonprofit careers helping people and organizations maximize their potential through effective operations and collaborative partnerships. She most recently served as the Executive Director for Susan G. Komen Central Texas.  She is a grateful alumnus of Leadership Austin and an active member of Impact Austin.  Jeannine and her partner, Bill, live in northwest Austin and have a large, blended family of 6 adult children who live near and far. Travel is both a necessity and a pleasure they enjoy together, along with exploring hometown trails, lakes, and restaurants.

Jeannine is honored to serve on the Wonders & Worries board and support the work of staff, partners, and donors who bring Wonders & Worries mission to life.

McGinnis Lochridge

Melissa’s connection to Wonders & Worries began when she was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2010. Wonders & Worries became a place where her two young sons could share their feelings through art and play. Melissa and her husband, Richard, are forever grateful for the support that Wonders & Worries provided to her family.

Melissa is a partner at McGinnis Lochridge LLP and has more than 25 years of experience in the electric energy industry representing electric cooperatives and municipally-owned utilities across the state of Texas in energy transactions and governance matters. Melissa also advises business entities on complex commercial transactions, corporate governance and financial transactions. Melissa serves on the firm’s management committee.

Austin Palliative Care

Dr. Kate Tindall is the medical director for Austin Palliative Care, Hospice Austin’s home-based palliative care program. She is dual board-certified in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine. She completed her training, including her Palliative Medicine fellowship, at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Before joining APC, Dr. Tindall was the Assistant Medical Director of the Palliative Care team for Parkland Hospital as well as Assistant Professor at the UTSW Medical School. She brings a passion for providing compassionate, patient-centered care to the seriously ill population. She and her husband have three children. When not working, Dr. Tindall spends most of her time trying to keep up with her kids and also enjoys being outdoors, reading, cooking and traveling.

HCA / St. David's Healthcare

In 2015, Liz moved to Austin from Massachusetts, in search of warm weather, a thriving economy, friendly people, and a memorable family adventure. She felt welcome here since day one. Although it was hard at times to be away from her wonderful family and friends on the East Coast, she believes her move was a very enriching experience. In addition to the urban energy, Liz loves the food, the music, the art, and the beautiful surrounding hill country. Five years later, Liz has great new friends, colleagues she is proud to work with, a degree from the University of Texas Graduate School of Nursing, and a house she loved to come home to. In 2023, Liz moved back to Massachusetts, but has retained her position with HCA and St. David’s Healthcare, providing her the opportunity to make frequent visits back to Austin and El Paso.

Liz first became aware of Wonders & Worries as a staff nurse on the South Austin Medical Center oncology unit and was immediately impressed and grateful to know that this resource existed. Working in an acute care setting, it was a huge relief to be given an option to extend support and excellent care to those in need by referring to Wonders & Worries. As an advanced practice nurse, Liz sees firsthand the long-term impact under-supported grief can have on a person who experienced childhood loss or trauma. To be able to offer children and families the resources they need to bring them some ease, aligns with her commitment to the health and wellness of our community. Now that Austin truly feels like home, Liz is honored to be given the opportunity to offer her support as a board member to this most incredible organization that serves it – and beyond.