About Us

At IMHouston we believe when our vulnerable seniors are in need of comfort & a warm meal – provide for them. When we see those in need of community and a sense of belonging – welcome them. We believe when those around us are in need of help – serve them. To support our mission, text IMHouston to 53-555.

We are a nonprofit leader of diverse individuals who come together to provide services, programs, and education to support and empower those in need. We have faith in our community and together we connect with one united purpose – to build a stronger Houston through service of others. We create meaningful connections for those seeking purpose, belonging, and the good that surrounds us waiting to be unleashed. We are where I becomes we.

We are where compassion connects people.

We are where diversity creates opportunities.

We are where dialogue fosters good actions.

We are where you should be – join us.

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IM Houston

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IM Houston Mission

IM Houston brings people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration and service, as a demonstration of our shared beliefs.

IM Houston Vision

IM Houston creates a more caring, connected and respectful community.

IM Houston Values

Focus – Integrity – Respect – Service – Transparency

 

Our programs help us:

EDUCATE

EDUCATE

Tours, special events, and dialogue projects create opportunities to learn about societal issues, differing perspectives, and each other.

ENGAGE

ENGAGE

Engaging in service and dialogue fosters a more just society and provides support for the most vulnerable members of our community.

CULTIVATE

CULTIVATE

Educational programming is proven to expand cultural literacy impacting communities one conversation at a time.

Executive Leadership Team

Sheroo MukhtiarPresident and CEO
Terry L. MerriettVice President of Quality Assurance & Compliance
Stephanie AlvarezChief Financial Officer
Maria Magee, CFREChief Advancement Officer
Ali Al SudaniChief Program Officer

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Henry Florsheim, ChairRetired President, ABC-13, KTRK
Saied Alavi, Chair ElectSr. Director, Marek
Nizar Charania, TreasurerFinancial Reporting, Westlake
Roberta Konicki, SecretaryManaging Director & Head of Origination, Alpha Generation
Kathy C. Flanagan, M.D., Immediate Past ChairPhysician
Nadia Tajalli, Vice ChairAccounting Manager, Evtex
David Paradis, Vice ChairCEO, GD Energy Products
Nihala Zakaria, At-LargeCommunity Volunteer
Jeremy Samuels, At-LargeCommunity Volunteer

Directors

Dan BoggioPresident & CEO, PBK
Emma ChambersManager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Air Liquide
Mark EddingsVice President, NRG – Direct Energy, US Home
Dr. Marla FielderDirector of Pharmacy – Southwest Division, Kroger
Tonya FranshawExecutive Director, Chase
Anthony GayterFounding Partner, Purple Koru
Dr. David HassidHassid Dental
Ann KaesermannRetired Controller, Hilcorp Energy
Sarah Linde, LCSW-SManager, Social Work, UTMB Ambulatory Operations
Alison Comstock MossCEO, Paul Comstock Partners
Vijay PallodController, Star Pipe Products
Jim ProcuniarPresident & CEO, FreshPoint
Steve RosencranzCommunity Volunteer
Francisco Sánchez Jr.Senior Advisor for Economic Development, Hagerty Consulting
Nicholas SawickiExecutive Director, Houston Public Library Foundation
Kathryn ShurinPartner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Rev. Dr. Tamla WilsonClergy Team Member, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

Advisory Board

Charles Foster, Advisory Board ChairFoster Global
Robert Sakowitz, Advisory Board Co-ChairHazak Corporate Consulting, CEO; Former President/CEO Sakowitz, Inc.
Jerome AxelrodManaging Director, Stark Capital Management
Shahzad BashirCEO, Morae Legal
Dr. Marc BoomPresident and CEO, Houston Methodist
Dr. Moien ButtRetired Pathologist
Dr. David CallenderPresident and CEO, Memorial Hermann
Alejandro Chaoul, PhDHuffington Foundation Endowed Director of The Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute
Peter CookOwner & CEO, Juice Goose
Ric CampoCEO, Camden Properties
J. Noe DiazHouston Police Chief
Bob EuryPresident, Central Houston Inc.
Dr. Allison FalenderNature & Energy Program Director, The Nature Conservancy
Henry Florsheim, IM Board ChairRetired President, ABC-13 KTRK
Ann Friedman, Ph.D.Mindful Being
Ajit GianiCommunity Volunteer
Rabbi Steven GrossHouston Congregation for Reform Judaism
Albert E. HainesCommunity Volunteer
The Right Rev. Cynthia Fierro HarveyBishop, Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
Bob HarveyRetired President and CEO, Greater Houston Partnership
Winell HerronGroup President, Public Affairs and Diversity, H-E-B
Judge Lina HidalgoHarris County Judge, Texas
Christopher HollinsCity of Houston Controller
Curtis HuffPresident and Chairman of Freebird Partners
Rochelle JacobsonPhilanthropist
Swatantra JainChief Financial Officer, Pratham USA
Bashar KalaiPresident and CEO, Amerapex
Steve KeanPresident and CEO, Greater Houston Partnership
G.V. KrishnanRetired Executive Director, Continuing Education, University of Houston – Downtown
Karen LabatEducation Specialist, Workforce and Diversity Outreach, Shell USA Inc.
Tammy LanierDirector of Communications, Episcopal Diocese of Texas
Devinder MahajanCo-Founder, Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston
Stan MarekCEO, Marek Companies
Fred G. MarshallRetired Executive, ExxonMobil
Thomas MuñozHouston Fire Chief
Regina RogersCommunity Volunteer
Orlando SanchezFounder, Texas Latino Conservatives
Don SandersVice Chairman, Sanders Morris Harris
Riaz SiddiqiFounder and Managing Partner, Denham Capital
Vican SunPresident, TANSCO, Inc.
Mustafa TameezManaging Director, Outreach Strategists
Benjamin WarrenPresident & CEO, ITC Trading Company Ltd
Dr. Frazier WilsonVice President, Shell Oil Company Foundation
Fred ZeidmanChairman, Gordian Group

Senior and Honorary Lifetime Board Members / Chairs Emeriti

Senior Board Members

  • Bret Baccus
  • Philamena Baird
  • Nizar Charania
  • Sushma Mahajan
  • Rev. Tom Pace
  • Garland Pohl
  • Shahnaz Waliany
  • Rev. John Wurster

Honorary Lifetime Board Members

  • Charles R. Erickson
  • Mary Gwen Hulsey
  • Dr. Fatima Mawji
  • Jo Ann McLaughlin
  • Larry Payne (in memoriam)
  • Richard Steele
  • Rabbi Roy Walter (in memoriam)

Chairs Emeriti

  • Dr. Jim Bankston
  • Charlene Chuang
  • Randall Evans
  • D. Fort Flowers
  • Charles Foster
  • Jay Harberg
  • Bill King
  • Paula Sutton
  • Shaukat Zakaria

President Emeritus

  • Elliot Gershenson
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IM Careers

IM Houston is dedicated to making a positive impact in the Greater Houston area. We believe in the power of community, collaboration, and compassion to create lasting change. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Volunteer at IM Houston

For the volunteer looking to use their skills to help behind the scenes look no further:

Special Events Volunteer: IM holds large and small events throughout the year to help raise funds to support our programs, spread awareness or recruit new volunteers. Special event volunteers may help by setting up an IM fundraiser, going to a fair, or representing IM at a recruitment event. Special events may be weekday, weekend or evenings.

Administrative Team: Volunteers help with miscellaneous administrative tasks, such as filing, data entry, and answering phone calls. Larger projects may also be available. Administrative opportunities are available throughout IM. Opportunities are available weekdays from 8am-5pm and Saturday mornings.

Group Supervisor: Are you a natural leader? Are you a coach/teacher? Take on a leadership role by providing training and supervision to onsite groups. Opportunities to lead groups, from large corporations to small local chapters, faith based or youth, occur on weekdays from 8am-5pm and Saturday mornings.

FAQs

Do I need any special skills or training for these opportunities?
As with all of our volunteer opportunities, training is required and provided by IM staff, but you don’t need any previous experience or special expertise to help with these projects. For each of these opportunities you’ll have a one-on-one meeting with a staff member to determine the best fit for you.

Where do you need volunteers?
Administrative Team & Group Supervisors volunteer exclusively at W. T. and Louise J. Moran Meals on Wheels Building, 3202 San Jacinto Street, 77004. While Special Events Volunteers are usually assigned to events that take place at various locations.

For more information, you can reach us at volunteerinfo@imgh.org

Can’t commit to volunteering at this time but still want to help?
Consider some of the following options to stay involved!

Hold a drive
For more information, you can reach us at volunteerinfo@imgh.org