2025/2026 Board & Committees
Adoptive Families of Houston is governed by a body of 15 board members, all of whom are adoptive parents. Our programs are executed with the help of committees and volunteers.
President
Jennifer Sembera
president@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Programs
Lindsey Black
programs@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Membership
Jackie Powell
membership@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Treasurer
Bo Rose
treasurer@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Secretary
Claire de Roode
secretary@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Playgroups
Dena Honeycutt & Angie Alfaro
playgroups@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Older Playgroups
Kathie Otte
olderplaygroups@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Picnic
Joann Alanis & Karen Christianson
picnic@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Communication & Marketing
Anne Motley
communications@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Hospitality
Sushal Shetty and Missy McNamara
hospitality@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Newsletter
Kari Bird
newsletter@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
Technology
Raju Adwaney
tech@adoptivefamiliesofhouston.org
AFH Calendar
- Friday, September 12
- Sunday, September 28
- Sunday, October 26
Helpful Links
AFH Sponsors
We appreciate the support of our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsors
Anonymous
Kathie Otte et al
Platinum Sponsors
Anonymous
Friends of St. Padre Pio
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Kari Bird State Farm Insurance
The McNamaras
Bronze Sponsors
Raju Adwaney & Abhishek Kansara
Copper State Rubber
Friends of AFH
Bryan & Debbie Burns
The Garza Family
The Solon Family
Picnic Activity Sponsors
Petting Zoo
Berly Family
DJ Sponsor
The de Roode Family
Balloon & Face Painting
Obstacle Course
Selfie Station
Michael's Rapid Lube
