Our State Board

Rachel is the Marketing Manager for the central region at Wood Partners. She is a graduate  of the University of Houston with a BFA in Art History (’10) and an Executive MBA (’22).  Rachel is a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo lifetime member and the first female outrider of the Grand Entry Committee. She has ridden with the Valley Lodge Trail Ride Association since a child and is now Assistant Trail Boss and Head Scout. For three years, Rachel has Chaired the Annual Summer Salsa Luncheon for the Houston Phi Mu Fraternity Alumni Association to raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network and Texas Children’s Hospital. The three years as chair for this event, it was the top earning philanthropic fundraising event nationally for Phi Mu. She brings to the Board her vast knowledge and experience as a businesswoman and volunteer, and a strong commitment to the Houston community. 

Candice is a stay-at-home mom to two children with special needs. Her daughter, Hadley, is 8 years old. She was diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic condition, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome at 10 1/2 months old and Autism at 6 years old. Her son, Gipson, is 5 years old. He was diagnosed with Down Syndrome after a stay in the NICU. Candice and her husband, Eric, started volunteering in the IDD community 7 years ago. “I am so excited and honored to be a part of the Three Graces Advisory Board.” 

Eric Chapman grew up in Austin, TX.   He currently lives in Hondo, TX with his wife, Candice, and their two amazing kids on the family ranch. His daughter, Hadley, is 8 years old. She was diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic condition, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome at 10 1/2 months old and Autism at 6 years old. Hadley attends school at the Behavioral Resource Center in Kerrville TX and is Thriving!!! His son, Gipson, is 5 years old. He was diagnosed with Down Syndrome after a stay in the NICU.    Eric's passion for inclusion goes above and beyond, and is driven by the obstacles that his children will have to face.  He wants to build a world that understands and accepts everyone for who they are! 

"Just because my daughter is non verbal doesn’t mean she can’t understand you. Just because my son isn’t at the level he should be doesn’t mean he won’t get there! Slow and steady wins a lot of races!!!"

 Sallie is the Community Relations Manager for the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, Triple A Affiliate for the Houston Astros. She was born and raised in Dallas, TX and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia. She has been with the Space Cowboys, formerly Skeeters, for 8 years and is currently in her 9th season with the team. She manages the Space Cowboys Reading Program, Kids Club, donation requests, pregame involvement, and other community programing and outreach. She and her husband, Patrick, live in Richmond, TX with their two cats, Dak and Yzma. 

 Debbie has been a lifelong advocate for the IDD community and started actively volunteering when she was in high school in Katy, Tx.  Through the years she has volunteered with several IDD focused non-profits and has assisted in launching friendship programs in elementary and jr. high schools in her area.  She has also been an involved volunteer at IDD assisted living facilities like Brookwood and Willow River Farms. “I am so excited to join the advisory board of Three Graces! I am firm supporter of their three pillars that promote inclusion and acceptance through education, corporate accountability and workforce diversity. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued and I believe Three Graces’ mission will greatly impact many lives in and outside of the IDD community.  I am so honored to be a small part of it.” 

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 Darren is the founder/owner of Houston Tents & Events. Prior to that he was a partner of another event rental provider in Houston. He got his start in the sports industry working with the Houston Texans and UH Athletics, while he was attending the University of Houston for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He and his now wife, Kori, moved here from the Memphis, TN area, where he was born and raised. He and his wife live in The Woodlands with their two daughters, Kali and Karoline. 

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