Eva is a dedicated State of Texas Detective with over 19 years of service. With a degree in visual communications and expertise as a Business Strategist, she excels in non-profit succession planning and corporate sponsorships. Currently, Eva leads as the CEO of Sign Shares Inc., an agency providing language access for Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and Foreign-Speaking communities. She is also the founder of The Capsule Group Inc. and Protecting Texans. Eva’s latest endeavor, Sharing J.C., is a faith-based non-profit committed to supporting individuals coping with trauma PTSD, addiction recovery, grief and loss. Her personal journey includes surviving a life-threatening basilar artery stroke after the birth of her second child, followed by six TIAs and managing a rare autoimmune disorder. Her passion for patient advocacy was sparked by her son’s diagnosis of two rare spinal conditions, Syringomyelia and Chiari Malformation Zero, which inspired her commitment to medical research and healthcare communications on both national and international levels. Eva’s professional knowledge spans HIPAA/HITECH compliance, ADA regulations, civil rights, and the Affordable Care Act. She is especially focused on supporting veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with rare diseases.
Alan serves as the Director of Purchasing for a Community College system in TX. He is very experienced in procurement and organizational improvement. Alan held roles at various Universities and Colleges across Texas and two very unique municipalities. He has a proven record of improving processes for public agencies and serves as the Past-President of the Texas Public Procurement Association (TxPPA).
Alan earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Management and a minor in Procurement. Alan served a Lecturer in the University of Houston College of Technology teaching courses in procurement and business.
Currently, Alan serves as; past-president of the Southeast Texas Association of Public Purchasing (SETAPP) and the Texas-Oklahoma – Arkansas – Louisiana chapter of the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP). Alan is also on the Board in Texas for an Independent Living Center with disability initiatives.
