Patra graduated from Iowa State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and obtained her Master of Business Administration from Rice University in 2011. Prior to joining Kinder Foundation in 2020, she led work in Houston to help community leaders train and prepare to run for local school boards. She has held progressive roles in corporate audit, executive recruiting, strategic human resources and public education advocacy working for organizations including HISD, ExxonMobil, Merck & Co., BMC Software, and Wells Fargo. Patra has been recognized by the Houston Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, Children at Risk, Teach for America, and Rice Business for her leadership and community engagement. She is a Senior Fellow with the American Leadership Forum, a graduate of the Center for Houston’s Future, and currently serves on several advisory boards and committees as well as the board of directors for Project Row Houses and the Greater Houston Disaster Recovery Council. A proud native Houstonian, Patra enjoys mentoring, traveling, and exploring her Texas and genealogical roots. She was inspired after learning her great-grandfather was among Houston’s first African-American photographers and the official photographer for the Houston Red Book of 1915.

Kathryn graduated from Texas Christian University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Radio/TV/Film and a minor in Theatre. After working as a sales consultant at Kebanu Art Gallery on Kauai, teaching performance through John Robert Powers, and running her own jewelry business Maravilla in Houston, Kathryn obtained her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in 2009. Licensed as an attorney, she holds certifications in Mediation and Family Mediation. Prior to joining Kinder Foundation, Kathryn was in private practice representing and consulting clients regarding family law and estate planning as well as working as a contract attorney at AESCO. She also volunteered with the Harris County Dispute Resolution Center, Texas Accountants and Lawyers for the Arts, the Houston SPCA, and taught pottery at Cornerstone Academy. Kathryn joined Kinder Family Office and Kinder Foundation in 2011 and oversees grant management and the daily operations of both organizations. Kathryn enjoys traveling with her family, spending time outdoors with her children and fur babies, hiking, seeing independent films, and live music shows.

Gary graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1972 and went on to work at Deloitte as a CPA for the next 36 years. During his tenure at the firm, he spent 27 years as a partner before retiring. In 2009, Gary joined the Kinder Family Office and Kinder Foundation as Chief of Staff. He currently serves as Chief Investment Officer for both organizations, and is on Kinder Foundation’s board. While he currently resides in Denver, he called Houston home for 6 years and still visits regularly for work. Gary takes pride in being a father to two adult children and a grandfather to five grandchildren. He enjoys traveling with his wife and is an avid runner, limited only by creaky joints and a challenging schedule.

Aarti graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in Business Administration and a master’s in Professional Accounting in 2005, and is a CPA. After graduating, she worked as a Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York before continuing her career as a Manager for high-net worth family groups at Margolis, Phipps, and Wright. In 2014, she joined Kinder Family Office and Kinder Foundation as Director of Finance, responsible for financial planning, analysis, and accounting for both organizations. Today, she serves as Chief Financial Officer for both organizations. Also in 2014, Aarti and her husband started their company, Bagel Dots, which were sold at HEBs throughout Texas. They sold the company in 2021. She currently serves on the PRH Preservation Board and sits on the Buffalo Bayou Partnership Investment Committee. Aarti has been a Houstonian since she was nine years old aside from her time spent in Austin and New York. She and her husband have two children, Niam and Mila. She loves to travel with her family, play mahjong, read books, and all things Disney.

Guy graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Architecture in 1979, obtained a Master in Urban Design from Harvard University in 1981, and is a registered architect and urban designer. Early in his career, Guy was primarily responsible for the design of Sesquicentennial Park in downtown Houston. He then served as Director of Planning and Development for Central Houston, Inc. and special assistant for urban design to Mayor Bill White, which led to his role overseeing the development of Discovery Green. Since then, he has overseen the development of Buffalo Bayou Park for the Buffalo Bayou Partnership and serves as an advisor to the Houston Parks Board on Bayou Greenways. He joined Kinder Foundation in 2016 and serves as Senior Vice President of Parks and Civic Projects. He was born and raised here in Houston and loves the big city life. Guy loves riding his bike around his hometown’s beautiful greenspaces and swimming, which he did competitively in college.

Cheryl holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from Ohio State University and a Master of Landscape Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard Graduate School of Design. She is a registered Landscape Architect and Urban Designer with extensive experience leading signature park planning, design and implementation. She revels in bringing challenging projects to life. Notable Houston works include Trebly Park, Eastern Glades/Seymour Lieberman Trail, Trees for Houston Campus, Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza, and 20 SPARK Parks. In 2025, Cheryl joined Kinder Foundation as Assistant Director of Parks and Greenspace. Outside of her professional role, Cheryl is actively involved with United Way’s affinity groups, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Leaders Council. She enjoys running, cycling and yoga, and often taps into her creative side through watercolor painting — especially when inspired by Houston’s diverse ecologies, distinctive architecture and vibrant urban fabric.

CJ graduated from St. Edward’s University in Austin with a Bachelor in English Writing and Rhetoric in 2011. In 2012, she packed up her life into two suitcases and moved to Kyoto, Japan, where she taught English to Japanese students for two years. Upon returning stateside she moved back to her hometown, Corpus Christi, where she taught third grade at Corpus Christi ISD. She ultimately decided she missed big city life and, in 2015, moved to Houston where she taught third grade in Houston ISD. She joined Kinder Family Office and Kinder Foundation in 2016 and in addition to her role as assistant office manager, she enjoys doing whatever she can to support the Foundation’s mission and projects. In her free time, CJ is a passionate artist who specializes in crochet and fiber arts, as well as painting, illustration, and creative writing. She loves spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and cuddling Amelia, her extremely clingy cat.

Sabrina graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006 with a bachelor’s in Business Administration and master’s in Professional Accounting and is also a CPA. After graduating from UT, she spent nine years at Deloitte Tax in Houston with a focus on high-net worth clients. Sabrina joined the Kinder Family Office and Kinder Foundation as Chief Financial Officer in 2015, responsible for financial planning, analysis, and accounting. Today, she serves as Chief Operating Officer for both organizations. She currently serves on both the Board and Finance Committee for Memorial Park Conservancy. Houston-born and raised, Sabrina enjoys life with her husband, two sons, and their cats, Penny Lane and Mack Brown. Away from the office, Sabrina finds her greatest joy (and spends most of her time) cheering on her boys at their baseball games. She proudly supports the Houston Astros and Texas Longhorns, enjoys being outdoors — particularly by the beach — and rarely passes up a good book or crossword puzzle.

Sarah graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1989 and holds dual Master degrees in Architecture and Landscape Architecture from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. She moved to Houston from New York City in 1999 and joined Curtis & Windham Architects where she went on to become a Principal. In 2012, she left private practice and joined Uptown Houston to help manage the master planning process for Memorial Park. She joined Kinder Foundation in 2018 as Director of Parks and Greenspace and assists in coordinating partnerships and providing professional support for the Foundation’s park projects. She currently serves on both the Hermann Park Projects Committee and the Memorial Park Implementation Committee and is a board member for Trees for Houston. Sarah and her husband have enjoyed raising their two children in Houston and after calling it home for over two decades, continue to enjoy its vibrant culture.