Board

2011-2012 TAG Advisory Board

  • Hadleigh Henderson, President
    • Education: Southern Methodist University
    Current Employment: Thompson & Knight LLP--Client Services Manager
    Why TAG?: “Both my family and friends have been affected by brain disorders, and I want to learn more about lifelong brain health.”

  • Will Schoellkopf, Vice-President
    • Education: Vanderbilt University (B.A. Economics), University of Texas at Austin (MBA)
    Current Employment: TXU Energy--Sr. Associate, Business Markets P&L
    Why TAG?: “TAG is a worthwhile organization that supports a great cause that affects many of my friends.”

  • Julie Carter, Secretary
    • Education: Texas Christian University
    Current Employment: Center for BrainHealth-- Special Events Associate
    Why TAG: “Brain health affects every single person in some way. There is so much to be learned about the brain, and I want to be a part of making this research possible. I want everyone to know about the Center for BrainHealth and lead a younger generation's involvement in this important cause.”

  • Maggie Flagg, Treasurer
    • Education: Vanderbilt University
    Current Employment: Center for BrainHealth-- Special Events Associate
    Why TAG?: “I work at the Center for BrainHealth. I also have a personal connection, as my grandfather died of Alzheimer’s and my best friend in high school had a traumatic brain injury through a car accident.”

  • Allen Abney
    • Education: SMU, BBA and MBA
    Current Employment: Credit Suisse--Associate
    Why TAG?: “My niece was diagnosed with autism when she was two years old and and through her therapies I became interested in how the brain works and treatments available. There is so much to be learned about the brain and the Center for Brain Health provides funding and offers many opportunities to learn about cutting edge research in all things related to the brain. TAG is a great way for the younger generation to get involved in this important issue.”

  • Lindley Arthur
    • Education: University of Oklahoma at Norman, BA
    Current Employment: Lindley Arthur Antiques
    Why TAG?: There's still so much to learn about how the brain works, and I think it's important to raise awareness about the issues surrounding brain health. It also touches me personally. My aunt has early onset Alzheimer's Disease, and both grandparents passed away from a stroke.”

  • Katie Bivins
    • Education: San Diego State University
    Current Employment: D Magazine Partners/People Newspapers--Marketing Manager
    Why TAG?: “Three years ago Dr. John Hart was able to diagnose my father with a brain disease that had bewildered every other doctor my father had seen. Although my father has passed away, groups like TAG and the Center for Brain Health hold a special place in my heart. It is my hope that with enough money and awareness raised for brain health, others will not have to walk the tragic road our family did.”

  • Bradley Agather
    • Education: University of Texas at Austin
    Current Employment: Fossil--Assistant Concept Designer
    Why TAG?: “I believe brain health is one of the most important initiatives in our time. It's especially close to my heart because I watched my grandmother endure dementia for the last 10 years of her life. I feel so lucky to be a part of a group whose mission is educating others and bringing awareness to this significant health issue.”

  • Justin Cox
    • Education: Southern Methodist University
    Current Employment: Cox Holdings, Ltd.-- Partner
    Why TAG?: “I had several friends involved, and I am very interested in BrainHealth. I think brain health will become increasingly important to our generation.”

  • Dan Harris
    • Education: University of Arkansas
    Current Employment: Cassidy Turley
    Why TAG?: “To engage with others in the community to raise awareness of the importance of brain health.”

  • Ginna McLanahan
    • Education: University of Virginia
    Current Employment: J.P. Morgan
    Why TAG?: “I was excited to be involved with a group that is promoting brain health among a younger generation. I originally got involved because my grandfather died of Alzheimer’s disease, and I witnessed firsthand the effect of the disease on our family.”

  • Sarah Monning
    • Education: Southern Methodist University
    Current Employment: Communities Foundation of Texas--Donor Services Director
    Why TAG?: “We know how to keep other parts of our bodies healthy: heart, teeth, skin. The reality is, more can be done to modify the brain that any other part of the body - yet as a society, we do almost nothing. TAG was created as a way for a new generation to begin educating its members on what it means to have a healthy brain.”

  • Sharon Morgan
    • Education: University of Texas at Austin, BS; Southern Methodist University, MBA
    Current Employment: Dr Pepper Snapple Group--Assoc. Brand Manager- Diet Dr Pepper
    Why TAG?: “I believe in the purpose of TAG- to better understand the health of the brain, to help raise research dollars that focus on Brain Health initiatives; and generate awareness about the Center. Also, one of my college professors and mentors suffered a severe brain injury at an early stage in life and not only did she fully recover, but went on to get her Masters & Doctorate degrees and become a professor through which she inspired and changed the lives of everyone around her.”

  • Steve Owen
    • Education: University of Texas at Austin
    Current Employment: HIS Bridge Builders
    Why TAG?: "My mom was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Doctors told us nothing could be done to help her. We were devastated, but we also saw the great need for increased awarness and research of brain health issues."

  • Beth Peters
    • Education: University of Texas at Austin
    Current Employment: Mom
    Why TAG?: “My father-in-law has anoxic brain injury.”

  • Ellen Schlachter
    • Education: University of Texas at Austin, Southern Methodist University
    Current Employment: Southern Methodist University, Meadows School of the Arts-- alumni outreach
    Why TAG?: “With a history of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in my family, focusing on brain health is so important. TAG provides wonderful opportunities to learn about the cutting edge research happening at the Center for BrainHealth.”

  • Jeff Sears
    • Education: University of North Carolina, BA; University of Texas at Austin, MBA
    Current Employment: Crosstex Energy Services--Financial Analyst
    Why TAG?: “Because I love it!”

  • Katie Soderquist
    • Education: : University of Mississippi
    Current Employment: Citi Private Bank--Banker Associate
    Why TAG?: “I was introduced to TAG by my good friend Sam Owen. I think TAG’s mission is an important one and I wanted to participate in spreading the word about this great organization.”

  • Molly Soper
    • Education: University of Texas at Austin
    Current Employment: George W. Bush Presidential Center-- Event Coordinator
    Why TAG?: "My mother was diagnosed with a terminal brain disorder 3 ½ years ago. Our family was given a grim diagnosis and was told there was nothing that could be done to help my mom or other people diagnosed with her disease. My brothers and I were determined to bring awareness of brain health and brain disorders like my mother’s to a younger generation so that our friends and future family would never have to endure what our family has gone through. So many people and families are affected by all kinds of brain diseases and disorders and with the help of TAG and the Center for BrainHealth, it is our hope that we can make a difference and change the lives of future generations."

  • Andrew Tuttle
    • Education: Southern Methodist University
    Current Employment: The Republic Group-- Senior Treasury Analyst

  • Mary Wakefield
    • Education: University of Texas at Austin
    Current Employment: JP Morgan--Event Planner
    Why TAG?: "My grandmother was affected by brain injury and trauma, so I have been extremely interested in brain research."