Our Board

  • Jenn is a Project Manager in Renewable Energy at Shell. Jenn has volunteered in education for over 10 years, working with students of all ages from elementary school through high school. One of her most fulfilling experiences was mentoring a high school senior in New Orleans who went on to study nursing at a 4-year college. For that reason, Jenn joined Minds Matter in 2018 after moving to Houston because she resonated deeply with the mission and enjoyed mentoring at the high school level. Jenn has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.

  • Marshall is a Vice President in the Global Natural Resources Group at Goldman Sachs. He is focused on mergers and acquisitions and capital raising for clients in the Energy sector. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2018. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Marshall was an Associate in the Natural Resources Group at Deutsche Bank, and an equity research analyst at Guggenheim Partners, where he covered the oil & gas exploration and production sector. Marshall earned his B.A. degree in Government from Georgetown University.

  • Gloria's Impactful Career and Commitment to Education

    Gloria is a seasoned professional with over 32 years of experience at ExxonMobil, where she currently serves as a Regional Manufacturing Manager overseeing refinery and chemical plant operations in the Midwest and Canada. Her extensive career has taken her across the U.S. and Asia, providing her with a global perspective and a deep understanding of diverse cultures and communities.

    Throughout her career, Gloria has been actively involved in various non-profit and educational initiatives. She has served as a board member of the Torrance Education Foundation in California, sponsored the North Baton Rouge Industrial Training Initiative, chaired the Louisiana Mid Continent Oil & Gas Trade Association diversity & inclusion subcommittee, and served as the education subcommittee chair for the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce.

    Gloria's dedication to education stems from her own personal experience as a first-generation college student. She is passionate about breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering individuals through education.

    Gloria holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University.

  • Amar is a Managing Director and Partner in L.E.K. Consulting’s Houston office. Amar is a founding member of the firm’s Sustainability Centre of Excellence, drawing together best practices and strategic insights from the firm’s sectors and geographies to support organizations as they work to meet the challenges of—and identify opportunities related to—climate change and the broader sustainability agenda.

    Prior to joining L.E.K., Amar was an engagement manager on the energy team at Strategy& | PwC, and an equity research analyst for Guggenheim Partners, where he covered the oilfield services sector. He began his career in solar power development. Amar earned his B.A. degree in Engineering from Lafayette College. He earned M.S. degrees from the Colorado School of Mines and IFP School.

  • Based in Houston, Texas, Mile is a Principal in Deals Strategy, where he helps energy companies discover and execute deal opportunities. He’s also a parent and has a passion for learning, teaching and volunteering. Along with his involvement in Minds Matter, Mile facilitates learning and development for his team at PwC, “I believe that the best way to influence people is directly and on an individual basis. Creating a meaningful personal experience for one person will have a network effect as that person does the same for another person and so on. I have a real passion for enabling learning and helping people reach their full potential.” Mile attended the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania for his MBA.