Who We Are

Position 1: Director Angelica Luna Kaufman

Chief of Staff, Harris County Office of Judge Lina Hidalgo

Luna-Kaufman is a native to the Houston area with 23 years of experience in communications and most recently served as Director of Communications and Senior Advisor for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. She has also served in leadership roles as the Executive Director of Communications for the Texas Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee. Additionally, she spent over 15 years working in media with NBC, Telemundo Network, Telemundo Houston, KPRC, and Univision. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Texas State University and lives with her husband in Houston.

Position 3: Director Pernell Davis (Precinct 2)

Senior Policy Advisor at Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis

Pernell Davis helps lead legislative strategy, program implementation, and outreach efforts across Precinct 1. A dedicated advocate for equity and inclusion, Pernell brings deep expertise in community engagement, intergovernmental partnerships, and policy execution — including service on the METRO Board and as a Houston ISD trustee. He is known for bridging the gap between residents, government agencies, and stakeholders to ensure county initiatives are responsive and effective.

Position 7: Chair Thao Costis

Executive Director, Harris County Community Development

Thao Costis is the Executive Director of Harris County Housing & Community Development. She leads a department that strives to strengthen communities by investing in housing, infrastructure and services that promote resiliency.

For over 30 years, Thao has been committed and passionate about finding solutions to homelessness and affordable housing in the Greater Houston area by working with partners on the local, state and national levels. She has spent a great deal of her life advocating for the underserved and continues to advance this important cause.

Prior to becoming Executive Director of Harris County Housing & Community Development, Thao was President and CEO of SEARCH Homeless Services for over two decades where she collaborated with partners to help secure jobs, along with safe, stable and affordable housing for low-to-moderate-income families.

Position 9: Director Harriet Ramona Crayton

Internal Communications Manager at Houston METRO

Harriet Ramona Crayton is the Internal Communications Manager at Houston METRO, where she leads strategic internal communications initiatives, driving engagement through transparent and inclusive messaging that fosters trust and safety. With over 15 years of experience in public affairs, event services, and communications, she has also established strong partnerships with elected officials and community leaders. Harriet holds a master’s degree in business communications from Jones International University and a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from the University of Houston–Downtown.

Position 10: Director Olga Llamas Rodriguez

Vice President of Community Engagement & Board Services, Harris Health System

Olga Llamas Rodriguez is Vice President of Community Engagement & Corporate Communications and Board Services at Harris Health. A Houston native with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors, she specializes in stakeholder relations, communications strategy, and community-centered initiatives. In her role, she helps align community programs, public relations, and board operations to advance Harris Health’s mission of serving residents. She holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and an MBA from Texas Woman’s University.

Position 11: Director Christine Willie

Attorney, Law Office of Christine M. Sampson, PLLC

Christine Sampson Willie is the Managing Member and principal attorney at the Law Office of Christine M. Sampson, PLLC. Practicing law since 1995, she focuses on estate planning, probate, trusts, guardianship, elder law, and related tax matters. She earned her LL.M. in Estate Planning & Elder Law from Western New England University School of Law, her J.D. from South Texas College of Law and her MBA in Finance from the University of St. Thomas. Christine is a longtime member of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice in both Texas and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas.