Meet Ashley Gordon Prater, LMSW – Grant Halliburton Foundation’s Mental Health Resources Manager. Ashley works to connect North Texans to vital resources through the Foundation’s Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line. A licensed master social worker, she has nearly a decade of direct practice experience working with vulnerable populations, including crime victims, persons with different abilities, veterans, immigrants, and families experiencing poverty.
Vanita Halliburton co-founded Grant Halliburton Foundation in 2006 after her son, Grant Halliburton, died by suicide following his battle with severe depression and bipolar disorder. When Grant was struggling, Vanita searched for resources and found little. Later, she resolved to provide critical mental health resources, so that other families wouldn’t have the same outcome as hers.
Meet Hannah Kennedy – Grant Halliburton Foundation’s newest team member. Officially, Hannah is our office manager and events support. She manages the Foundation office, including day-to-day office activities, donor relations, and volunteers coordinating. Unofficially, Hannah is our resident theater kid.
I never thought I would find myself writing this blog post, but here I am saying farewell to an organization that welcomed me with open arms almost two years ago. This group of talented people has become my second family. While there’s a new adventure to look forward to, you know you really enjoyed your job when you feel bittersweet about leaving. Before I part though, I want to share some details you didn’t know about me when I started.
