Meet The Team
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Alexandria Hodge
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Alexandria Hodge has over twenty years of experience in development, fundraising, and marketing within the nonprofit sector, focusing on various philanthropic interests. She holds several leadership roles across multiple organizations, overseeing team members and directing collaborative efforts on donor stewardship campaigns, special events, communications and marketing, and grant management.
Alexandria has a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Public Relations and Advertising, along with minors in African American Studies and Spanish from the University of Houston. She also earned a master’s in Business Administration from Baker University, where she completed an independent study on global business in Spain.
In her personal life, Alexandria enjoys planning family events, traveling, exploring new restaurants and outdoor spaces, and engaging in her community. She is a devoted mother to a beautiful daughter and actively participates in her extracurricular activities. Alexandria is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Houston. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Grant Professionals Association Southeast Texas Chapter and Families Empowered.
LaKeisha Randle-Koontz
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
LaKeisha is dedicated to nurturing the academic and spiritual growth of young scholars with a passion for youth, ministry, and discipleship. Also serving as Community Engagement for Youth for Christ Houston, LaKeisha actively impacts local communities. An award-winning multidisciplinary performing artist, LaKeisha brings creativity and inspiration to Houston's arts scene. With a Master's in Nonprofit Business Management and Art Leadership from the University of Houston, and a Bachelor's in Theater from Texas A&M University, complemented by studies at Austin Theological Presbyterian Seminary, LaKeisha combines diverse talents to empower others.
John Eigege
BOARD MEMBER
John Oihoma Eigege is a missionary from Nigeria to the United States. He loves seeing followers of Jesus catalyzed to join Christ in the renewal of all things. He is married to Chinyere, and they have two lovely daughters, Jaya and Enayi. When John isn't working, he enjoys playing, watching, and talking about football/soccer. He serves in the historic Third Ward and OST/South Union neighborhoods in Houston, Texas.
Jon has lived and worked in Houston since 2008 after graduating from Calvin College with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Outside of work he likes cooking, hiking, and travelling. Jon is passionate about service to the community and excited about the opportunity Square Inch Houston provides.
Jon Bush
BOARD MEMBER
Randy Wester
BOARD MEMBER
Randy is retired from the oil and gas industry after a career at TechnipFMC. He is an elder at New Life Church in Spring, TX. Randy is a Distinguished Engineering Alumni at the University of Houston. He is also a board member of the Old Town Spring Heights Community Association, helping to foster spiritual and social transformation in that historic neighborhood. Randy is married to Tari. They are blessed with two wonderful daughters and their families with five grandchildren.
Cesar
Barron-Castro
BOARD MEMBER
Cesar is a bilingual licensed structural engineer and founder of Barron Engineering. He is passionate about helping driven students that are economically and circumstantially disadvantaged. Cesar is married to Olivia. In his leisure time, Cesar enjoys, fishing, working on home projects, spending time with family and friends, and encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs.
Ronnecia
Ferguson
BOARD MEMBER
Ronnecia came to study abroad in the United States from the beautiful island of The Bahamas. She earned both her BBA and MBA degrees in accounting from Texas Southern University. As one of Square Inch Houston's first SALT Scholars, Ronnecia was invited to become part of the Board of Directors to assist in stewarding Square Inch Houston's mission, vision, and values.
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Ronnecia is multifaceted with interests ranging from athletics, traveling, singing, empowerment, professional development, and spending time with friends and loved ones, especially during special occasions.
Chinyere Eigege
BOARD MEMBER
Chinyere is a licensed clinical social worker who is passionate about making mental healthcare accessible to marginalized populations to reduce health disparities. She understands the importance of mental health in the pursuit of individual wellbeing and community transformation.​ As a resident of the Greater Third Ward, Chinyere is excited for the opportunity to serve the neighborhood through Square Inch Houston's mission and vision because she believes it truly has the potential to not just improve individual lives, but transform the community.
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Chinyere is a wife and mother of two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family and hosting friends in her home.