The Ms. Wheelchair Texas Foundation Board of Directors
Ana Calvo –President
Ana currently works at Houston Community College Vocational Advancement and Social Skill Training (V.A.S.T.) Department as director of transition services where she prepares young adults with cognitive and physical disabilities to lead a healthy and productive independent life.
Amy Passmore – Vice President & Secretary
Amy Passmore is a wife, mother, and successful business owner here in the great city of Houston. Her greatest joy is her daughter, Kirsten Passmore, who has Cerebral Palsy. In 2013, Kirsten was crowned Little Miss Wheelchair Texas.
Amanda Hall – State Coordinator
Amanda Hall had the pleasure of serving as your Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2011. Passionate, still, about her platform of “being your own best advocate”, she still incorporates these principals and values into every aspect of her life. Whether she is home with her five-year-old daughter or speaking in front of hundreds at networking events, she still promotes the mission of Ms. Wheelchair Texas Foundation through education and advocacy. She has a bachelors degree from Tarleton State University, serves as Vice President on the board of directors for Camp Craig Allen, a non-profit dedicated to the ‘overlooked’ adults, children, and Veterans with physical disabilities of North Texas, and is employed as Executive Director for the Prosper Chamber of Commerce. Amanda is also serving as the Texas State Coordinator for Ms. Wheelchair Texas Foundation, helping to guide our incredible title-holders and ambassadors through the world of advocacy with positivity and grace.
Liam O’Rourke – Director
Liam O’Rourke is from Pearland, TX. He is an alumnus of St. Thomas High School and the University of Texas at Austin.